1. Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian Mining Industry.
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Tynan, Ross J., Considine, Robyn, Rich, Jane L., Skehan, Jaelea, Wiggers, John, Lewin, Terry J., James, Carole, Inder, Kerry, Baker, Amanda L., Kay-Lambkin, Frances, Perkins, David, and Kelly, Brian J.
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MENTAL health ,MENTAL illness ,MENTAL health services ,HELP-seeking behavior ,MINERS ,COAL mining ,MINERAL industries - Abstract
Background: The current study examined help-seeking behavior for mental health problems of employees in the mining industry. Methods: The research involved a paper-based survey completed by a cross-section of employees from eight coalmine sites. The research aimed to investigate the frequency of contact with professional and non-professional sources of support, and to determine the socio-demographic and workplace factors associated. Results: A total of 1,457 employees participated, of which, 46.6 % of participants reported contact with support to discuss their own mental health within the preceding 12 months. Hierarchical logistic regression revealed a significant contribution of workplace variables, with job security and satisfaction with work significantly associated with help-seeking behavior. Conclusions: The results provide an insight into the help-seeking behaviour of mining employees, providing useful information to guide mental health workplace program development for the mining industry, and male-dominated industry more broadly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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