To combat the epidemic of loneliness, see Ch. 4 for social connection framework ideas for state, territorial, and local public health agencies.
This document from PHAB offers guidance to facilitate intentional planning efforts, including recruitment and retention resources.
This article explores key challenges for the public health workforce and examines how to transform them into opportunities for change.
Learn about Connecticut Dept. of Health’s experience with ASTHO’s PH-HERO program, addressing wellbeing & mental health in the workforce.
The National Framework for Addressing Burnout and Moral Injury in the Health and Public Safety Workforce from the HRSA.
A collection of micro-learnings and resources for building and cultivating resilience at the community, organizational, and personal level.
4 state participants of the Public Health HERO program share how they address wellbeing and mental health in the workforce.
This toolkit from the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice was designed to support in advocating for trauma-informed workplaces.
This article outlines the importance of representation in leadership positions, and provides 3 expert recommendations on increasing diversity.
This in-depth brief includes practical recommendations on mental health excellence in the workplace from the American Psychology Association.
Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, speaks to her coined phrase “team psychological safety.”
This Workplace Mental Health Playbook goes in-depth on investing in mental health at work by giving guidance on addressing workplace culture.
To improve workers’ health, companies need to support “transformational” leaders and weed out “destructive” actors, not just tout wellness programs.
This podcast discusses investing in empathic behavior, for higher productivity, stronger workplace culture, and better organizational health.
Dr. Schenk's Lessons from the Public Health Frontline, addressing public health workforce, careers, mental health, wellbeing, and more.
This briefing on PH WINS data considers the implications of moral injury and burnout on the public health workforce in recent years.
This study of 5 states focuses on lessons learned pertaining to the public health workforce and ARP funding during the covid-19 pandemic.
This blog highlights the importance of workplace wellness committees, and outlines best practices for developing one.
Management During Difficult Times: Supporting Workers and Families to Prevent Burnout and Promote Well-Being - CDC NIOSH article