Workplace Wellness and Mental Health Improvement: The Case of Hong Kong

Work is an integral and important part of life, but issues in workplace such as increased workloads and blame culture have caught the attention of the general public. In particular, the occurrence of mental health disorders (MHDs) is often associated with psychological hazards and work safety in the workplace. In addition, MHDs can lead to low economic productivity, social exclusion, and stigmatisation, making it more difficult to accomplish health for all in the workplace. There will be some improvement in employees’ mental health if they have received early prevention, further treatment, and support in the workplace. Hence, creating a comfortable, friendly, and safe workplace is essential for the health and wellness of employees, in the physical, mental, and social perspectives. This chapter explores measures and strategies for promotion and protection for the well-being and mental health of employees in the workplace, including policy development, personnel involvement, staff organisation, work culture, and equitable distribution of health resources, citing Hong Kong as a case report. There are no substitutes for collaborative efforts among the stakeholders, including policymakers, work agencies, and health professionals, in addressing potential risk factors and achieving health for all.