Benefits Think 5 considerations when supporting employee mental health needs and comorbid conditions

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Mental health is a significant concern across the U.S. workforce. 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than one in five American adults lives with a mental illness. Additional physical health conditions, or comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic lung disease and heart disease, compound these challenges for many. This scenario creates a complex web of health needs that can be difficult for employees to navigate and for employers to support effectively.

Rebecca Niehus
Senior analytic consulting lead, Truven by Merative

Rebecca Niehus is a Strategic Analytics Advisor at Truven by Merative. She has over 15 years of experience working with healthcare data in data management, product management, and analytics. She has … Read full bio


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