Mental health challenges of recent immigrants in precarious work environments — a qualitative study
The study proposes a multidimensional approach to address workplace conditions to promote good mental health for these employees. This includes preventative programs for raising awareness among employers about the importance of recent immigrant employees' mental health and well-being and policy and legislation changes to ensure the employer's commitment to creating a safe and culturally friendly workplace. The approach also recommends that recent immigrant employees receive occupational health and safety training, learn about Canadian workplace norms and culture, and have access to professional healthcare services.
Authors
- Zabin Suleman
- Daniel W. L. Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6365-3189)
- Priyadarshini Kharat
- Shawn Joseph
- Janki Shankar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8711-5593)
- Shu‐Ping Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5649-5132)
- Rhea Narayanan
- Hakima Muhamad Ali
Institutions
- Hong Kong Baptist University (HK)
- University of Alberta (CA)
- University of Calgary (CA)
- MacEwan University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1428276
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.79
Funders
- Government of Alberta
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada