Policies | Depression Interventions

Health-related policies for depression

Workplace policies promote a corporate “culture of good health.”

Policies that enhance worksite lifestyle programs such as physical activity are good adjunct therapies in preventing and treating depression

• The health-related policy strategies and interventions listed for physical activity include major lifestyle activities recommended to address depression

Policies that describe appropriate standards of conduct can support good mental health

• These policies can describe how coworkers should treat one another and be part of larger training efforts to improve managers and employee understanding and skills in problem solving, effective communication, and conflict resolution