Mental health benefits

“It is critical for employers to actively demonstrate their commitment to mental health parity. Fear and stigma can only be overcome when employees believe their workplace provides a safe environment,” says Dr. Eric Hart, chief medical officer of Healthstat.

Getting back to work requires thoughtful planning to ease employee fears and optimize mental and physical health.

For advisers and their clients, the crisis has ushered in a new era for mental health, caregiving and telemedicine platforms

For a veterinarian, the emotional aspects and financial strain of their profession can have a lasting impact on their mental health.

One in five people will experience a mental illness within a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, 70% never seek treatment.

Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.

Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.