A meta-analysis of psychosocial work environment and mental health was conducted, analyzing longitudinal studies from 1994 to 2005. The study found that high job strain, low decision latitude, low social support, high psychological demands, effort-reward imbalance, and high job insecurity were associated with common mental disorders. The strongest effects were observed for job strain and effort-reward imbalance. The study concluded that psychosocial work environment is important for mental health, and the associations are not merely due to response bias. The impact of work stressors on mental health differs for men and women. The study also highlighted the importance of considering social context and the limitations of self-reported data. The results suggest that high demands and low decision latitude, as well as high efforts and low rewards, are prospective risk factors for common mental disorders. The study emphasized the need for further research to understand the mechanisms behind these associations and to address potential biases in the data. The findings support the causal relationship between psychosocial work characteristics and mental health, and the results are consistent across various studies. The study also noted that the effects of work characteristics on mental health may be influenced by individual differences and social factors. The meta-analysis provides robust evidence for the association between psychosocial work environment and mental health, and the results are relevant for future research and policy-making.A meta-analysis of psychosocial work environment and mental health was conducted, analyzing longitudinal studies from 1994 to 2005. The study found that high job strain, low decision latitude, low social support, high psychological demands, effort-reward imbalance, and high job insecurity were associated with common mental disorders. The strongest effects were observed for job strain and effort-reward imbalance. The study concluded that psychosocial work environment is important for mental health, and the associations are not merely due to response bias. The impact of work stressors on mental health differs for men and women. The study also highlighted the importance of considering social context and the limitations of self-reported data. The results suggest that high demands and low decision latitude, as well as high efforts and low rewards, are prospective risk factors for common mental disorders. The study emphasized the need for further research to understand the mechanisms behind these associations and to address potential biases in the data. The findings support the causal relationship between psychosocial work characteristics and mental health, and the results are consistent across various studies. The study also noted that the effects of work characteristics on mental health may be influenced by individual differences and social factors. The meta-analysis provides robust evidence for the association between psychosocial work environment and mental health, and the results are relevant for future research and policy-making.