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We assessed the effectiveness of individual, organisational and mixed interventions on two outcomes: mental health and absenteeism.<jats:italic>Results.<\/jats:italic>In total, 23 systematic reviews included 499 primary studies; there were 11 meta-analyses and 12 narrative reviews. Meta-analytic studies found a greater effect size of individual interventions on individual outcomes. Organisational interventions showed mixed evidence of benefit. Organisational programmes for physical activity showed a reduction in absenteeism. The findings from the meta-analytic reviews were consistent with the findings from the narrative reviews. Specifically, cognitive-behavioural programmes produced larger effects at the individual level compared with other interventions. Some interventions appeared to lead to deterioration in mental health and absenteeism outcomes.Gaps in the literature include studies of organisational outcomes like absenteeism, the influence of specific occupations and size of organisations, and studies of the comparative effectiveness of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.<jats:italic>Conclusions.<\/jats:italic>Individual interventions (like CBT) improve individuals\u2019 mental health. Physical activity as an organisational intervention reduces absenteeism. 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