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Request for information about Interventions to Prevent Work-Related Stress and Support Health Worker Mental Health; Request for Information

September 2021

NIOSH Docket Number 344, CDC-2021-0106

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced an opportunity for the public to provide information and comments on current evidence-based, workplace and occupational safety and health interventions to prevent work-associated stress, support stress reduction, and foster positive mental health and well-being among the nation’s health workers. Information and comments were also requested on interventions under development and research in progress to support and promote the mental health and well-being of health workers. NIOSH sought information on related best practices, promising practices, or successful programs related to providing stress prevention and mental health services to health workers. Examples of such services include, but are not limited to, employee assistance programs, screenings, supervisor trainings, workplace policies, talk therapy, mindfulness, peer support, and mobile apps.

To view the notice and related materials, visit https://www.regulations.gov  and enter CDC-2021-0106 in the search field and click “Search.”