Mental health benefits

Digital mental health services are key tools in addressing and supporting the wellbeing of employees in a way that promotes self-care, increases engagement and promises reliable, remote and private accessibility.

Burnout costs employers up to $190 billion per year in healthcare costs. As rates continue to rise, employers need to consider how to support their struggling employees.

For EAPs, delivering culturally competent care means understanding the needs of a diverse workforce and ensuring that the elements of all services meet those needs strategically.

A knowledgeable benefit broker or consultant is critical for helping organizations make the right behavioral health choices for their employee population.

Depression screenings can improve employee mental health and save employers millions on disability claims.

Despite the risks of ignoring burnout in the workplace, 56% said their HR departments did not encourage conversations about burnout.

The overall impact of the crisis adds uncertainty about projected costs.

Employee well-being is directly tied to business health, which is why it is so important for organizations to optimize their benefits and deliver the right health and wellness offerings for their workers.

More than 60% of employees say that they are experiencing greater stress than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MetLife. Employers must step up their support with flexible work hours, financial planning benefits and mental health resources.

A person will die by suicide every 20 seconds this year. Employers can be on the front lines to offer a lifeline to struggling employees.

As employees are demanding more flexibility from benefits, many companies are looking for new ways to keep employees engaged and happy through the pandemic.

Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.

The initiative aims to promote a culture of acceptance around returning to the workplace and the rising mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coffee giant has introduced several new mental health benefits including free Headspace subscriptions and 20 mental health sessions with a therapist a year for free.

When considering how to adapt workplace wellness initiatives, employers must ensure workers have the resources necessary to meet their health and well-being goals, from wherever they are.

The insurance companies plan to launch a new health plan in Q4 to help employers recuperate from COVID-19 losses.

Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

“Silence is not going to work,” says Tammy Fennessy, director of benefits for American Eagle Outfitters. “We view silence as an acceptance of racism — it’s not helping the cause.”

Major depression is just one of hundreds of conditions where employers struggle to improve outcomes and costs.

Organizations addressing the post-pandemic return to work will be required to assemble teams of specialists in safety, security, HR and risk management to aid in the challenge.