Mental Health Awareness Month
Employee mental health is becoming an important issue for employers, and one of the ways to help workers is through their employee benefits packages. Here we look at trends, build awareness, and share ideas for benefits managers and brokers.
May 17, 2019
EAP counseling can reduce work stress and improve productivityEmployees struggle with presenteeism for an average of eight working days a month. Time to call in the EAP counselor?
May 10, 2019
Marketplace health care less likely to provide mental health care slotsAdults with employer-sponsored insurance are more likely to actually get care for a mental issue and pay less out of pocket.
May 03, 2019
Progress in the fight against mental health stigma, but more work to be doneThe vast majority of respondents in a recent poll think that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of.
May 10, 2019
Digital EAPs: a new value proposition for brokersThis 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.
May 02, 2019
New mothers' untreated mental health issues cost billionsMental health issues not only weigh down new mothers but also often go untreated, leading to $14.2 billion in economic costs.
May 01, 2019
Employees more likely to seek mental health help, but services are lackingOne out of three respondents in a recent survey have paid directly for behavioral health services because their benefits are inadequate.
April 26, 2019
'Reasonable accommodations:' A cautionary taleA recent jury verdict serves as a reminder of the importance of treating mental health issues consistent with the ADA.
April 25, 2019
Employers recognize mental health as good business strategy, come up short on health strategyCompanies are waking up to the impact of mental health on business goals and putting strategies in place to improve.
May 03, 2019
5 ways to help reduce employee stress in the workplaceEven small additions can go a long way in helping alleviate employees' stress.
April 19, 2019
Stress from debt affects not just health but cognitive functions and decisionmakingResearchers found that getting out of debt literally improves people's cognitive abilities.