Mental Health Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 136 - 146
Published: June 19, 2023
Abstract
Mounting
evidence
highlights
the
high
prevalence
of
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
among
correctional
workers.
The
current
analysis
draws
on
survey
response
data
to
present
a
social
profile
workers
in
province
Manitoba
(
n
=
580),
Canada,
who
screened
positive
for
PTSD
196).
We
examined
demographic
information,
professional
history
and
adverse
work
exposure
experiences,
as
well
treatment
support
patterns.
was
not
intended
identify
correlates
development
workers,
but
did
characteristics,
personal
situations,
experiences
PTSD.
results
highlight
multidimensional
nature
stressors,
pronounced
problem
work–life
conflict,
variations
seeking
supports
treatments.
Generally,
participants
screening
reported
higher
potentially
psychologically
traumatic
events,
environmental
or
occupational
stressors
at
work,
many
had
prior
experience
public
safety
personnel.
Correctional
appeared
more
likely
access
mental
health
supports.
Promoting
proactive
may
help
mitigate
severity,
frequency,
stigma,
length
challenges
Criminal Justice and Behavior,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
49(7), P. 951 - 970
Published: March 14, 2022
Researchers
illuminate
the
mental
health
plight
of
correctional
workers
by
demonstrating
a
high
prevalence
disorders
among
group.
Yet,
structural
barriers
persist
in
preventing
staff
from
accessing
treatment
and
support—barriers
that
may
result
more
prolonged
pronounced
symptoms.
We
consider
perspectives
on
how
policies
at
organizational
level
can
foster
better
well-being
outcomes
for
employees.
Data
are
drawn
open-ended
survey
responses
provincial
territorial
employees
(
N
=
870)
Canada.
Responses
collectively
highlight
need
paradigm
reflects
sources
stress
workers,
including
access
to
specialized
services
easily
accessible,
immediately
available,
comprehensive
nature.
Additional
aspects
work
environment
were
identified
as
venues
important
change,
improvements
schedule
structures,
improved
manager–staff
relations,
changes
physical
environment.
Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 109 - 134
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
AI
for
employee
well-being
with
disrupting
psychological
and
physical
healthcare
within
organizations,
the
area
of
wellness
is
no
different.
Using
tools,
organizations
can
build
healthier
workspaces
to
increase
productivity
improve
satisfaction
employees.
The
AI-driven
tools
monitor
analyze
your
sentiments,
rare
patterns
or
healthy
stress
factors
such
as
natural
language
processing
(NLP),
sentiment
analysis
over
communications.
main
driver
right
balance
between
work
life,
has
a
very
large
role
today.
Intelligent
scheduling
systems
create
plans
taking
into
account
workers'
preferences,
which
minimizes
improves
job
satisfaction.
Being
there
whenever
necessary,
aiding
in
preventive
health
measures
striking
good
work-life
results
facilitated
by
boost
morale
at
workplace
employees
stay
motivated,
thereby
creating
more
productive
drive.
Journal of Criminal Justice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91, P. 102168 - 102168
Published: March 1, 2024
Canadian
correctional
workers
(CWs)
experience
substantial
challenges
with
mental
health,
but
prevalence
estimates
have
been
limited
across
provincial
and
territorial
services.
Participating
CWs
from
all
13
services
(n
=
3740)
self-selected
to
complete
an
online
health
well-being
survey
assessing
sociodemographic
characteristics
symptoms
of
several
disorders.
Participants
worked
as
officers,
community
operations
(e.g.,
probation
officers),
institutional
program
administrators
managers),
or
regional
headquarters
administrators,
management
superintendents).
Across
Canada,
participants
screened
positive
for
one
more
disorders
(57.9%),
differences
(ps
<
0.05).
Correctional
officers
reported
screens
than
other
Years
service
being
married
were
inversely
related
The
current
results
suggest
report
much
frequently
the
diagnostic
general
public
(10.1%)
need
additional
supports.
Unexpectedly,
there
absent
elevations
associated
data
collected
after
onset
COVID-19.
Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 285 - 310
Published: July 12, 2024
The
workplace
environment
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
shaping
the
mental
well-being
of
employees.
Elevated
stress
levels,
burnout,
and
other
health
challenges
have
become
prevalent,
underscoring
need
for
holistic
sustainable
approach.
Workplace
sustainability
practices,
ranging
from
flexible
work
arrangements
to
comprehensive
support
programs,
create
an
that
nurtures
There
are
multifarious
strategies
elevating
such
as
arrangements,
inclusive
supportive
culture,
professional
development
opportunities,
etc.,
which
provide
opportunities
skill
career
advancement
contributing
sense
purpose
accomplishment,
positively
influencing
health.
This
chapter
comprehensively
explores
healthcare
landscapes
continues
evolve
prioritizing
through
emerges
runway
towards
healthier
more
resilient
future.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Introduction
The
inherent
nature
of
work
in
correctional
services
can
have
negative
effects
on
worker
mental
health
and
well-being.
Methods
current
study,
a
replication,
analyzes
survey
data
collected
from
provincial
territorial
workers
staffed
six
regions
across
Canada
(
n
=
192).
Specifically,
participants
were
asked
at
the
end
an
extensive
well-being
open-ended
question
requesting
any
additional
feedback
or
information.
Results
Four
predominant
themes
identified
data:
(1)
stigma
pertaining
to
need
recognize
concerns
within
services;
(2)
idea
that
wear
mind
body;
(3)
for
better
relationships
with
support
supervisors,
upper
management,
ministerial
leadership;
(4)
suggestions
improve
help
sector
realize
its
full
potential
maximize
workplace
health.
Discussion
We
discuss
implications
these
findings,
emphasis
finding
ways
promote
positive
organizational
cultural
change
services.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 217 - 240
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
field
of
healthcare
has
witnessed
a
remarkable
transformation
with
the
advent
machine
learning
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI).
Among
myriad
applications
AI
in
healthcare,
one
most
promising
challenging
domains
is
medical
diagnosis
patient
representation.
complexities
inherent
understanding
mechanisms
behind
health
disease
detection
have
driven
exploration
advanced
optimization
strategies
to
synchronize
neural
networks
facilitate
expert
decision-making.
Machine
algorithms,
particularly
networks,
demonstrated
exceptional
capabilities
analyzing
vast
volumes
data,
from
records
diagnostic
images
genetic
information.
This
chapter
focuses
on
cutting-edge
for
assisting
experts
complex
via
Centre-Stage
patient's
diagnosis.
Health & Justice,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Abstract
Background
Mental
health
frameworks,
best
practices,
and
the
well-being
of
public
safety
personnel
in
Canada
are
topics
increasing
interest
to
both
researchers
organizations.
To
protect
improve
worker
mental
health,
different
training
programs
have
been
implemented
serve
this
population.
The
Road
Readiness
(R2MR)
regimen
is
one
such
program
specialized
build
cultural
awareness
reduce
stigma,
mitigate
cumulative
impacts
exposures
potentially
psychologically
traumatic
events
among
personnel.
However,
limited
research
has
conducted
evaluate
effectiveness
R2MR,
especially
correctional
workers.
Methods
current
study
analyzed
307
open-ended
survey
responses
four
(4)
questions
about
R2MR
garnered
from
124
Canadian
provincial
territorial
workers
between
2018–2020
reveal
their
understandings
perceptions
training,
identify
what
learned
skills
they
found
challenging
or
easy
implement.
Results
results
suggest
that
plays
a
significant
role
decreasing
stigma
awareness.
Across
jurisdictions,
creates
supportive
space
for
open
dialogue
around
meant
shift
individual
barriers
often
hinder
treatment-seeking.
Some
respondents
also
indicated
was
starting
point
intervention.
Conclusions
Further
necessary
understand
how
other
could
support
