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Organisational culture can significantly impact the success of psychosocial interventions. A culture that normalises discussions about mental health will make it easier to implement psychosocial screenings and interventions. Employees are more likely to engage honestly in psychosocial assessments if they trust that the information will be used to help them, not penalise them.

When management visibly supports psychosocial interventions it signals their importance to the entire organisation.

A culture of peer support can reinforce the benefits of psychosocial interventions.

Organisations with a culture of continuous learning are more likely to embrace new approaches like matched care interventions.