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This study investigated the link between toxic workplace environments and employee mental health outcomes through a quantitative analysis of preexisting data that revealed statistically significant relationships between high levels of workplace toxicity and increased stress (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) as well as decreased job satisfaction (r = -0.70, p < 0.01). This study investigated how, in an organizational context, culture and day-to-day workplace experience can cause stress, anxiety, and depression in employees, resulting in lower levels of engagement and productivity. The study investigated the experience of toxic workplace behaviors such as bullying, discrimination, or high-pressure tactics like unrealistic timelines and working extended hours, which lead to lower psychological well-being, and whether organizational norms and cultural practices buffer or exacerbate these effects. The purpose of this study was to create detailed and purposeful documentation highlighting the negative impacts of toxic work environments on the mental health of employees. The goal was to provide actionable recommendations for organizations to improve their functioning and ensure the well-being of their members. This study may contribute to a better understanding of the impact of work and advance the knowledge necessary for structuring workplace mental health conditions. Future research needs to consider longitudinal design to examine the long-term impacts of toxic work environments on mental health. A comparison of demographic data, including age and race, highlighted how distinct groups experience workplace toxicity. A discussion of factors driving remote and hybrid work reveals the financial costs of workplace toxicity, including increased turnover and productivity losses. This underscores the importance of fostering healthier work cultures.