Young workers - mental health at work

Introduction: Why mental health matters for young workers?

Mental health is an integral part of occupational safety and health (OSH), with international and European frameworks emphasising the prevention of psychosocial risks and the promotion of well-being at work.[1] Psychosocial risks - such as excessive workloads, lack of role clarity, limited autonomy, and job insecurity - are recognised as major determinants of workers’ mental health  and are systematically addressed within OSH risk assessment and management frameworks across the European Union (EU).[2] Recent evidence points to a growing mental health burden among young people entering the labour…