Special Sessions
17th EAOHP Conference, 15th-17th June, 2026Practice Forum Special Sessions
The EAOHP’s Practice Forum, in collaboration with the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH), will deliver a selection of special sessions throughout the conference days. The aim of these sessions is to promote the discussion regarding practical solutions and challenges of collaboration models and roles in supporting mental well-being at workplaces among practitioners and OHS specialists collaborating with workplaces.
The Role of Occupational Health Care Collaboration
This session will explore the role of OHS in supporting mental wellbeing of employees. The focus will be on proactive strategies and interventions to support and manage psychosocial risks and support mental health challenges in the workplace. Key topics: organization of employee health care, multiprofessional collaboration and evidence-based approaches.
Session delivered by the Occupational Health Care Unit, FIOH
Occupation Safety Collaboration and Practices
Focusing on the role of occupational safety, this session will examine how workplace policies and practices can be designed to manage risks and simultaneously promote mental well-being. Key topics: psychosocial work environment in supporting mental health (or employee work ability), improving safety culture and resilience, and ensuring alignment between physical and mental health initiatives.
Session delivered by the Occupational Safety Unit, FIOH
Best Practices and Research Models
This concluding session will focus on synthesizing best practices and presenting innovative research models that enhance mental well-being through workplaces. Participants will gain insights into successful national and international interventions and frameworks that have been studied and/or implemented. The session will also provide human resource specialists, supervisors, researchers and practitioners with an opportunity to discuss ways of improving mental health of employees and potential collaborative projects.
Session delivered by the Work Ability and Work Careers Unit, FIOH