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Well-being US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, released framework for increasing mental health and well-being in the workplace. The framework cites 2021 survey data of 1500 US-based adults that shows 84% of respondents reporting at least 1 workplace factor negatively affecting their mental health. “A healthy workforce is the foundation for thriving organizations and healthier communities,” Murthy said in a statement. The new framework “will require organizations to rethink how they protect workers from harm, foster a sense of connection among workers, show workers that they matter, make space for their lives outside work, and support their growth.” Murthy’s framework calls for prioritizing physical and psychological safety and providing time for adequate rest. Furthermore, it says, workplaces should normalize focusing on mental health and should operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Other components include cultivating trusted workplace relationships and fostering a culture of belonging and teamwork. To encourage work-life harmony, the framework recommends that workplaces increase schedule predictability and flexibility while ensuring that boundaries outside of work time are respected. The framework also mentions that workplaces should offer opportunities for growth and foster a culture where employees feel like they matter. “These systems are critical to sustain workplace structures and practices that advance rather than harm the health and well-being of all workers long-term,” the framework notes. Relatedresources—includinggraphics,videos, reflection questions, and digital toolkits— are available at https://www.surgeongeneral. gov/workplace.