Affiliations: School of Rehabilitation, Université de
Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada | Centre for Community Child Health Research, University
of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada | Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Department of
Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Marc Corbière, PhD, Centre for
Action in Work Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (CAPRIT), 1111, St
Charles West, suite 101, Longueuil, QC, J4K 5G4, Canada. Tel.: +1 450 463 1835
ext. 61601; Fax: +1 450 674 5237; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: The most recent review of the workplace prevention literature was
published two decades ago. Since then, interest has been growing in the
business and research communities in preventive workplace interventions. At the
same time, there has been an increasing recognition of the complexity of
developing workplace interventions. This study's purpose is to assess the
literature from 2001 to 2006 using Cottrell's conceptualization to: 1) conduct
a systematic review of the most recent literature, 2) describe the preventive
psychological interventions for workers, 3) summarize the significant work- and
health-related outcomes associated with these interventions, and 4) identify
where the significant gaps still exist. Twenty-four studies on primary and
secondary interventions regarding mental health issues in organizations were
included and analyzed in this systematic review. Eight studies were identified
as primary interventions, 14 were identified as secondary interventions, and 2
included both. There was a predominance of studies utilizing skills training.
One-third of studies used a combination of individual, group and organization
level interventions, most often supported by psychosocial intervention or
participatory research. These components brought positive and significant
results with regard to work and mental health outcomes to workers.
