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WASHINGTON — Mental health conditions impact one in five people in the workforce, which is why well-being programs should be top of mind for employers looking to improve access to care and break down the stigma surrounding behavioral health problems.
“We have a long way to go to ensure we do a better job with individuals that live with a mental health condition,” said Darcy Gruttadaro, director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health at the American Psychiatric Association Foundation.
Nick Otto is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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