1st Edition

Mental Health Challenges and Work Advanced Topics and Future Research Directions

Edited By Emily H. Rosado-Solomon Copyright 2026
272 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

There is a growing recognition that poorly designed work can degrade employees’ mental health. Relatedly, there is also an acknowledgment that employees with existing mental health challenges—such as clinically significant depression and anxiety—may need particular support to thrive in the workplace. Yet, while research on this topic has blossomed, there are systematic challenges that must be... Read more

1 Introduction to Mental Health Challenges and Work

Emily H. Rosado-Solomon

SECTION I Issues of Measurement and Construct Clarity

2 Conceptualizing and Measuring Mental Health: A Clinical Psychology Perspective for Workplace Research

Sheila K. Hanson and Emily H. Rosado-Solomon

3 The Nature of Narcissism: A Review and Expansion of Research on Narcissism in the Workplace

Shoshana Dobrow, Caleb Phillips, and Emily H. Rosado-Solomon

SECTION II Intersectionality

4 Managing Maternal Mental Health and Illness in the Workplace: From Vulnerability to Opportunity

Ravit Heskiau, Allison S. Gabriel, and Jamie J. Ladge

5 High-Flyers Under High Pressure: A Critical Review of Mental Health Concerns among High Achievers at Work

Tyler N.A. Fezzey, Jiani Fan, and Maura J. Mills

6 Mental Health of African Americans and Implications for Organizations

Tanesha L. Rorie

7 From School to Work: Emotional Well-being and Emerging Adults

Lucy Turner, Ryan Travia, and Danna Greenberg

SECTION III Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the New World of Work

8 Exploring the Role of Trust and Vulnerability in Mental Health Disclosure

Niamh Kavanagh, Lisa van der Werff, and Yseult Freeney

9 Mental Health Management in Remote and Hybrid Working

Hadar Elraz

10 The Impact of Cumulative Trauma Across the Employee Lifecycle

Katina B. Sawyer and Kelly P. Gabriel

SECTION IV Psychological Hazards in Unique Contexts

11 Addressing Mental Health Challenges in High-Risk Occupations: An Organizational Imperative

Thomas W. Britt, Emma C. Vosika, and Sarah D. Meyer

12 Academia: An Occupation With High Levels of Psychosocial Hazards That Can Increase the Risk of Mental Ill-Health

Angela Martin, Marissa Edwards, Lauren Cox, and Neal M. Ashkanasy

13 Well-Being in Small Entrepreneurial Firms: Balancing Relationships, Autonomy, and Leadership

Neha Gopinath

14 The Toll of Leadership: Mental Health Challenges of Leaders

Hooria Jazaieri

SECTION V Organizational Responses and Paths Forward

15 Well-Being as Workplace Culture: A Brief Examination of One Firm’s Approach to Changing Its Landscape of Well-Being

Samantha G. Deane, Renée D. Edwards, Abigail Clemson, Lisa Schur, and Douglas L. Kruse

16 Employee Perceptions of HRM and Burnout

Steven Kilroy, Janine Bosak, Patrick Groulx, and Patrick C. Flood

17 Respect and Mental Health: A Case Study and Multilevel Model

Emily H. Rosado-Solomon and Jordon Babcock

18 Conclusion: Charting a Course for Future Research on Mental Health Challenges and Work

Emily H. Rosado-Solomon

Biography

Emily H. Rosado-Solomon is Assistant Professor of Management at Babson College, USA. She received her PhD from Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.