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Denver, April 30, 2025 – The growing challenges of workplace injuries, absenteeism, and employee burnout are no longer just about physical ergonomics. “Emotional Ergonomics: How the Intersection of Industrial Ergonomics, Pain, and Mental Health Shapes Worker Well-Being” is a new white paper that explores how industrial ergonomics, chronic pain, and mental health are inextricably linked—and why organizations can no longer afford to treat them separately.
This white paper, developed through a collaboration between United Suicide Survivors International, DORN, and MINES and Associates, introduces the concept of Emotional Ergonomics. This comprehensive approach integrates industrial ergonomics with psychological resilience to build safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
To explore these findings and their practical applications, join our live webinar on May 21. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today.
Key Findings from the White Paper:
Chronic pain and mental health are deeply interconnected – Workers experiencing persistent discomfort are three times more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.
Workplace conditions shape mental health outcomes – High job demands, limited social support, and poor ergonomic environments contribute to burnout, disengagement, and rising absenteeism.
Technology is transforming injury prevention – AI-driven health monitoring, motion-capture technology, and predictive analytics are changing how organizations address physical and mental health risks.
“This research signals a necessary shift in how we approach workplace well-being. Emotional Ergonomics bridges the gap between physical safety and mental resilience, ensuring that employee health is not just a compliance checkbox but a business imperative. Organizations that fail to recognize this connection risk long-term workforce instability and financial strain.”
– Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Co-Chair, Workplace Special Interest Group, International Association for Suicide Prevention & President, United Suicide Survivors International
“Physical pain is often a symptom of deeper, underlying stressors—from job pressures to mental health challenges. Addressing industrial ergonomics without considering emotional well-being is an incomplete strategy. The most forward-thinking companies recognize that true injury prevention must integrate both.”
– Kevin Lombardo, CEO, DORN Companies
“By integrating Emotional Ergonomics with EAP, behavioral health, and wellbeing services, organizations can nurture a culture in which resilience, belonging, and sustainable outcomes are supported.”
– Dr. Dani Kimlinger, CEO, MINES and Associates
The white paper provides actionable recommendations, including implementing comprehensive ergonomic assessments, enhancing mental health support programs, and leveraging emerging technologies to create a more adaptive and responsive workplace.
Download the full white paper, “Emotional Ergonomics: How the Intersection of Industrial Ergonomics, Pain, and Mental Health Shapes Worker Well-Being”, here to learn more.
To explore these findings and their practical applications, join our live webinar on May 21. Seats are limited—reserve your spot today.
About United Suicide Survivors International
United Suicide Survivors International (United Survivors) is a social impact organization amplifying the voices of those with lived experience of suicide attempt and loss survivors, caregivers, and impacted communities - to drive meaningful change in prevention and postvention. Through advocacy, education, and partnerships, United Survivors fosters innovation, reduces stigma, and promotes healing. As the host of the Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee, United Survivors leads initiatives like the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention and the H.O.P.E. Certification (Helping Our People Elevate) Worker Wellbeing Program, equipping organizations with tools to create mentally healthy, suicide-safe workplaces.
Learn more at unitesurvivors.com and workplacesuicideprevention.com.
DORN is a leading global provider of injury prevention and ergonomic solutions, with over 25 years of expertise across the USA and in more than 50 countries worldwide. We specialize in comprehensive on-site and virtual training, ergonomic assessments, cutting-edge technology, and wellness programs - rooted in the Total Worker Health approach.
For more information about DORN, visit http://www.dorncompanies.com/
About MINES and Associates, Inc.
MINES is an international business psychology firm operating across all 50 states and 43 countries. Comprising two key divisions - health psychology and organizational psychology - MINES has been a leader in its field since 1981. MINES’s award-winning offerings encompass a comprehensive range of solutions, including employee assistance programs, managed behavioral healthcare, onsite behavioral healthcare, organizational development, wellness programs, behavioral risk and disease management, specialty behavioral health PPO services, and other behavioral health initiatives.
For more information about MINES and Associates, visit www.minesandassociates.com/.
Media Contact:
Nic McKane,
Business Development Coordinator at MINES and Associates, Inc.
Njmckane@minesandassociates.com
303-468-765