Integrating Mental Health Support into Occupational Safety Programs: Reducing Healthcare Costs and Improving Well-Being of Healthcare Workers Post-COVID-19

Abstract

The mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic has been hit hard. Occupational safety programs, which often focus on physical protections for workers, need to be more comprehensive including mental health supports if the goal is well-being of HCWs and patients and lower healthcare costs. This research aims to explore the advantages and disadvantages of merging mental health assistance in occupational safety schemes for HCWs after COVID-19. We do a review of the literature, and analyze data from list any sources to be used in the research Our findings will contribute to data-driven guidelines on how best to implement and integrate programs that improve the mental health of HCWs, decrease healthcare costs, and better their quality-of-life.