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EAP counseling can reduce work stress and improve productivity
Joel Kranc | May 17, 2019
Employees struggle with presenteeism for an average of eight working days a month. Time to call in the EAP counselor?
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Marketplace health care less likely to provide mental health care slots
Marlene Satter | May 10, 2019
Adults with employer-sponsored insurance are more likely to actually get care for a mental issue and pay less out of pocket.
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Progress in the fight against mental health stigma, but more work to be done
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 03, 2019
The vast majority of respondents in a recent poll think that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of.
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Digital EAPs: a new value proposition for brokers
Navya Singh | May 10, 2019
This article will address what brokers ought to look for in a “digital EAP,” from the technology itself (does it just replicate an existing service in digital form or does it transform that service into something significantly more efficient and effective?) to evaluating whether your EAP partner is capable of providing thorough and comprehensive implementation support.
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New mothers' untreated mental health issues cost billions
Marlene Satter | May 02, 2019
Mental health issues not only weigh down new mothers but also often go untreated, leading to $14.2 billion in economic costs.
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Employees more likely to seek mental health help, but services are lacking
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 01, 2019
One out of three respondents in a recent survey have paid directly for behavioral health services because their benefits are inadequate.
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'Reasonable accommodations:' A cautionary tale
Patricia C. Collins | April 26, 2019
A recent jury verdict serves as a reminder of the importance of treating mental health issues consistent with the ADA.
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Employers recognize mental health as good business strategy, come up short on health strategy
Emily Payne | April 25, 2019
Companies are waking up to the impact of mental health on business goals and putting strategies in place to improve.
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5 ways to help reduce employee stress in the workplace
Jonathan Cohn | May 03, 2019
Even small additions can go a long way in helping alleviate employees' stress.
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Stress from debt affects not just health but cognitive functions and decisionmaking
Marlene Satter | April 19, 2019
Researchers found that getting out of debt literally improves people's cognitive abilities.
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7 strategies to address mental health in the workplace
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 07, 2019
The American Heart Association's CEO Roundtable offers its suggestions to confront the challenges of mental illness in the workplace,.
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Does employer empathy matter?
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 02, 2019
Employer empathy increases employees' engagement and productivity -- and empathetic employee benefits can help.
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A wellness app is not a mental health strategy
Dan Neuburger | January 25, 2019
To truly tackle the mental well-being of your people, start by acknowledging that this is predominantly a culture issue.
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Can treating behavioral health cut medical costs?
Allison Bell | April 08, 2019
GAO analysts reviewed 29 studies that looked at the effects of behavioral health treatment on non-behavioral costs.
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Employers need to step it up on absence, disability management
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 16, 2019
Few HR departments are measuring and benchmarking their absence management and disability management programs.
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Employers failing to take action on employees' mental health
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 27, 2019
Just 22 percent of employers currently have or plan to implement programs to address opioid use and suicide prevention this year.
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How does performance pay affect workers’ mental health?
Marlene Satter | March 25, 2019
Employers basing pay on performance might be costing themselves more in health care.
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UnitedHealth's mental health coverage guidelines overly restrictive, judge rules
Ross Todd | March 06, 2019
The policies over-emphasized cost-savings and addressing acute problems rather than treating underlying mental health and substance abuse issues.
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Expanding the footprint of care with telebehavioral counseling
David Pawlowski | February 25, 2019
Telebehavioral counseling has its place among mental health services offered by an employer, but there are some limitations.
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5 stages of behavioral health conditions and how to address them
By Dr. Dan Jolivet and Terri L. Rhodes | January 18, 2019
An employer’s guide to understanding behavioral health conditions at work.
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Workplace violence: Crafting a comprehensive approach to prepare and prevent
Alicia Sienne Voltmer | April 01, 2019
Understanding the types of workplace violence allows employers to craft a customized and comprehensive approach to the issue.