A IMPORTÂNCIA DE PRESERVAR A SAÚDE MENTAL E A PROMOÇÃO DO BEM-ESTAR DOS TRABALHADORES

This article addresses the importance of paying special attention to workers' health. This is important because health and work are deeply intertwined in each individual's life. Therefore, the topic in question is of paramount importance, addressing the need to preserve mental health and promote the well-being of workers, who deserve respect and proper assistance at every step of their work journey. The research was conducted through a literature review to assess relevant points about mental health and the well-being of professionals, including bibliographic references addressing the concepts, and the importance of considering each worker's health as the organizational health of the company where they work, where both must be healthy and share the same mindset and ideals, aiming for the well-being of the professionals. Initially, 30 articles were selected, of which 9 were considered after excluding irrelevant topics. The literature review focused on studies from the last 5 (five) years, consulting the Scielo, Pubmed, and Google Scholar databases. The results indicate the need for employers and managers to pay attention to the working conditions exposed to their workers and the mental health of each professional. In negative cases, they can develop strategies to prevent and promote worker well-being. These strategies should be widely implemented, disseminated, and disseminated to all professionals. Therefore, the objective of this study was to provide an overview of the importance of preserving mental health and the tireless pursuit of promoting worker well-being. This study is a necessary step to expand the study on this topic, aiming to expand actions and practices that guarantee professionals, collaborators, and employees access to a dignified and respectful work environment that promotes adequate working conditions for all.