Gestão da saúde mental no trabalho: a relevância das novas diretrizes

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the management of mental health in the workplace, a topic of growing relevance in the contemporary organizational context. Considering the increasing prevalence of mental disorders and their impacts on employees, organizations, and society, this research investigates how structured practices and organizational policies can promote psychological well-being and prevent psychological distress. The study is based on the psychodynamics of work approach, which allows for an understanding of the complexity of labor interactions, the gap between idealized work and work as it is actually performed, and the influence of psychosocial conditions on human development. The results show that environments that value autonomy, recognition, organizational support, and a balance between demands and capacities reduce the effects of mental suffering, while toxic and overloaded environments exacerbate risks. It is concluded that the effective promotion of mental health requires integrated and continuous actions, combining public policies, leadership development, support systems, and cultural transformation within organizations. The study reinforces that attention to mental health at work goes beyond a legal or productivity requirement, constituting an ethical and human commitment capable of strengthening organizational resilience, innovation, and sustainability