Applied Research in Worker Well-Being

This Forum explores how applied research can more effectively inform and enhance worker mental health and well-being. Researchers and practitioners will examine the current state of the science, identify shared challenges, and discuss opportunities to advance evidence-based strategies for creating healthy, supportive work environments. Discussions will integrate insights from both perspectives, highlighting pathways for stronger research-practice collaboration. The session aims to foster meaningful dialogue, generate research ideas, and facilitate research partnerships that will increase the real-world impact of research on worker health and well-being.

Schedule

1:00-1:30 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions 

• M. Gloria González-Morales, Ph.D., President, Society for Occupational Health Psychology, Claremont Graduate University

1:30-2:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker 

• AI-Facilitated OHP Research and Practices in Organizations” by Xinxuan ‘Alice’ Che, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Amazon

2:00-3:00 p.m.: Case Study Practitioner Panel

• Joanie Connell, Ph.D., Flexible Work Solutions
• Ashlyn Elick, M.S., GP Strategies & Rob Ulrich, Gibson Guitars

3:00-3:30 p.m.: Coffee Break 

3:15-4:15 p.m.: Poster Session 

4:15-5:00 p.m.: Networking Session

5-5:30 p.m.: Closing

• Liu-Qin Yang, Ph.D., Past President, Society for Occupational Health Psychology, Portland State University