Stress, burnout, drug addiction, depression. These issues and other mental health conditions are quickly making their way up employers' list of workplace concerns. In fact, according to a recent report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits: 2018) 60 percent of businesses in Canada and the U.S. have noticed an increase in mental and behavioral illnesses in the past two years. Employees' stress levels in particular is a growing concern.
Recognizing the impact these issues take on worker productivity--not just employees dealing with mental illness but their family and loved ones, as well--employers have put greater emphasis on mental health care in recent years, including making it a core focus of employee wellness programs. According to IFEBP's survey, 95 percent of organization offer some level of mental health and substance abuse coverage, including 69 percent with specific procedures to combat opioid abuse.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
