About Webinar Series
Our SCERC Guest Speaker Series will feature students and experts from academia, government, labor, and community organizations who will present emerging research, real-world applications, and policy perspectives in occupational and environmental health.
Addressing Worker Mental Health: Current Issues and Why It Matters
Presentation Overview
Mental health is a rising public health concern, with growing significance in occupational health settings. This webinar will cover the current state of worker mental health and examine its impact at both the individual and organizational levels. A case exemplar will be included to illustrate the urgency of this issue in real-world work environments. The presentation will conclude with examples of existing programs to support the mental health and wellbeing of workers and a call to action for current and future occupational health professionals.
Intended Audience
This webinar is intended for employers, management, health and safety professionals, industrial hygienists, union representatives, worker advocates, workers, students, faculty, researchers, and policymakers.
About Speaker
Dr. Rosemberg is an Associate Professor and Director of the Occupational Health Nursing Program at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She is a leading nurse scientist specializing in occupational and environmental health. Her research focuses on addressing gaps in practice, policy, and research related to occupational health disparities. Specifically, she aims to reduce the impact of multi-level factors—such as interpersonal, organizational, and systemic influences—that negatively affect the health of marginalized workers. Her goal is to remediate associated physiological, behavioral, and outcome-related issues.
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Previous Topics & Recordings
Presentation Overview
Dr. Jin Jun, Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the Principal Investigator the Occupations and Well-being (OWL) lab, presented on how employment conditions, such as wages, scheduling, and workplace policies, function as structural determinants of health for healthcare support workers (e.g., nursing assistants). Her research examines the ways systemic factors shape physical, mental, and social well-being, highlighting disparities and vulnerabilities within this essential workforce. The session discussed implications for health equity and proposed strategies to address structural barriers through policy and organizational change.
Webinar Details
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PST
Cost: Free
Professional Points
Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) may be eligible to earn up to 1.5 contact hours for this event. Visit the BGC CIH Recertification Program for more information.
Certified Safety Professionals may be eligible to earn up to 1.5 contact hours (0.15 points) for this event. Visit Professional Development Conferences for more information.
The Southern California Education and Research Center is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17741 for 1.5 contact hours.
General Continuing Education Contact Hours - 1.5