There is increasing evidence that workplaces play an important role in maintaining the
mental health and wellbeing of employees. Delivering quality patient-centred care can be
hindered by many factors, including unhealthy workplace environments (Harvey et al. 2014;
Vessey et al. 2009).
For this assignment, you are required to (1) examine the evidence pertaining to healthy
workplaces and the impact of workplaces on the mental wellbeing of nurses and (2) discuss
two strategies that might be implemented to improve mental health promotion in the
nursing workplace.
Unit Learning Outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
This assessment task provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the following Unit
Learning outcomes and Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes:
Unit Learning Outcomes
• ULO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary
mental health issues
• ULO2: Evaluate so