Journal article

A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate HeadCoach: An Online Mental Health Training Program for Workplace Managers

A Gayed, BT Bryan, AD LaMontagne, A Milner, M Deady, RA Calvo, A Mackinnon, H Christensen, A Mykletun, N Glozier, SB Harvey

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2019

Abstract

Objective:Mental ill-health is now the leading cause of sickness absence and occupational incapacity in high-income countries. This study evaluated HeadCoach online manager training, designed to improve confidence, and managerial behaviors that create mentally healthy workplaces.Methods:A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted comparing managers who received HeadCoach (N = 87) to waitlist control (N = 123). Managers' confidence and behavior were investigated at baseline, postintervention, and follow-up. Psychological distress of direct reports was evaluated.Results:Confidence significantly increased postintervention only; however, per-protocol analyses indicated a significant impr..

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