Promoting Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers: Individual and Organizational Factors in Designing Psychological Interventions

Dear Colleagues,

The well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs) is a pivotal determinant of work performance, quality, and the effectiveness of patient care. These professionals are often exposed to a wide range of occupational stressors, including excessive workloads; limited organizational support; poor work–life balance; concerns regarding career progression; interpersonal issues with colleagues, supervisors, and patients; and stressors related to continuing professional development.

Although the literature has extensively documented the resulting high levels of stress and burnout among HCWs, a significant gap remains in sustainable, evidence-based strategies to address this issue. Consequently, the aim of this Special Issue is to fill this gap by focusing on potential psychological interventions and innovative approaches to promote the well-being of HCWs, as well as the factors that can inform their design.

In light of the above, we are pleased to welcome contributions to this Special Issue, which will publish high-impact, original research and reviews on psychological interventions and psychosocial factors that contribute to the promotion of HCW well-being. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: evaluating the effectiveness of psychological interventions addressing HCW stressors; well-being interventions; investigations of both individuals and organizational factors able to boost performance and mental health in HCWs; and interventions aimed at improving HCWs’ coping strategies.

We will consider a wide range of submissions, including original articles, systematic reviews, short communications, and other types of articles related to designing effective psychological interventions for this population. All manuscripts will follow standard journal peer-review practices, and those accepted for publication will appear in the Special Issue.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Giovanni Schettino
Guest Editor

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