Promoting mental health and well-being for workers
Johns Hopkins P.O.E. Total Worker Health Center in Mental Health (POE Center)
This study is looking at how changes in work environments, especially from the COVID-19 pandemic, affect workers' mental health and substance use, and it aims to create better support systems to help improve well-being for everyone on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852803 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Johns Hopkins P.O.E. Total Worker Health Center focuses on enhancing the mental health and well-being of workers through a combination of research, education, outreach, and evaluation. This initiative aims to understand how changes in the workforce and workplace, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impact mental health and substance use. By integrating various factors that affect worker health, the center seeks to develop resilient systems that promote health protection and well-being in the workplace. Patients may benefit from programs and interventions designed to improve mental health outcomes in occupational settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are workers experiencing mental health challenges or those interested in improving their mental well-being in the workplace.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently employed or those not engaged in a workplace setting may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and resources for workers, enhancing their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating mental health initiatives within workplace settings, indicating a promising approach for this center's objectives.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Meghan F. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Meghan F.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.