Mental health in the mining: A reality that little spoken

Abstract

The study focuses on mental health in the workplace, specifically in mining, and is based on the compilation of data and statistics from various previous studies. From the 2008 Constitution to the World Health Organization's regulations, the development of mining in the country and its impact on the mental health of workers is examined. The role of the state and mining concessions in addressing mental illnesses in the work environment is emphasized, and both the successes and weaknesses of implemented initiatives are evaluated. The result reveals that attention to mental health in mining is insufficient, largely due to the lack of visibility of this issue. Large-scale mining, with much greater capital than small and medium-sized mining, and illegal mining contribute to the negative perception of mining in Ecuadorian society. Therefore, it is crucial that both the state and mining concessions pay serious attention to the mental health of their workers.

Keywords

• mental health
• mining
• mental issues
• labor efficiency
• emocional education