The Mississippi Psychological Association is the proud sponsor of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award. State-level winners are eligible for nomination for the American Psychological Association's National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award and Best Practice Honors.

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Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

Job stress is estimated to cost U.S. industry $300 billion a year in absenteeism, diminished productivity, employee turnover and direct medical, legal and insurance fees. According to a national public opinion poll conducted by the American Psychological Association, two-thirds of both men and women say work has a significant impact on their stress level, and one in four has called in sick or taken a "mental health day" as a result of work stress.

Some companies have responded to these business challenges by taking care of their employees. These employers are creating workplaces that do more than just improve productivity - they build a strong, vibrant organizational culture that supports the company itself. In short, they build a psychologically healthy workplace.

Sponsored by the Mississippi Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award program is designed to recognize Mississippi organizations that make a commitment to programs and policies that foster employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance.