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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy workplaces that have come across our desk.

WHO guidelines for release: The World Health Organization Guidelines on Mental Health at Work, and accompanying Policy Brief from the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization, will be released on 28 September. These are the first global guidelines from WHO on mental health at work. They provide evidence-based recommendations to improve mental health at work by supporting those who live with, or without, a mental health condition to participate and thrive at work.

Model Code approved: Work Health and Safety Ministers have approved the model Code of Practice: Managing psychological hazards at work. The Code reflects the psychological regulations recently added to the model Work Health and Safety Regulations. Visit Safe Work Australia for more information.

New regional resource kit: The NSW Government has released a Regional resource kit to help regional businesses build mentally healthy workplaces. The online kit has tailored advice and resources for regional businesses to promote, manage and support mental health at work.

Improved WorkWell Toolkit: WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell program has launched the new and improved WorkWell Mental Health Toolkit for small business. The WorkWell Toolkit contains practical ideas, tips, tools and good practice suggestions to help employers prevent mental injuries in their workplace. The resource is free and can be accessed without an account. The resource was designed by OHS and mental health specialists and tailored for all business sizes, with a focus on small business.

Wellbeing at work: Comcare is hosting Professor Karina Jorritsma from the Future of Work Institute at its next Mental Health Community of Practice on 7 September. Professor Jorritsma will speak on the theme Wellbeing initiatives: finding what fits. Click here to register for the event.

Supporting small rural agribusiness: The Rural Agribusiness Wellbeing Project aims to support the mental health of small business owners working in some of Australia’s largest rural industries: agriculture, forestry and fishing. A survey being conducted by Everymind will help develop an interactive online wellbeing plan tailored to the unique mental health and wellbeing needs of relevant organisations.

National Safe Work Month: Every October, Safe Work Australia asks businesses, employers and workers across Australia to join National Safe Work Month and commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. Visit the website for further information and resources.

Scotland launches digital platform: Mentally healthy workplaces are gaining traction internationally. Earlier this month, Public Health Scotland released a digital platform to help organisations build mentally healthy workplaces. The platform, developed in partnership with a range of organisations, has information on mental health, the law, organisational culture and case studies.

The Connections2022 Survey: The Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program (Connections2022) is the National Mental Health Commission’s outreach program where the Commission seeks to connect with, listen to and learn from people in communities across Australia. The Connections2022 Survey is part of this program and the Commission is keen to hear from as many people as possible who have interacted with the mental health and/or suicide prevention systems in Australia or who work in mental health and related [social and welfare] services. Visit the website for more information or take the survey.

Many of our readers have requested access to the latest research, reports and information from the sector. The above list of resources have been shared with the Commission this month. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.