Mental health benefits

The overall health impact of loneliness and social isolation is on par with smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Patrick Kennedy and the CEO of benefits company Optum discuss the state of mental health benefits at HLTH.

Digital tools could be causing more stress for employees at work. But it also could help workers get better access to mental healthcare.

Mental health issues in the workplace are much more prevalent than you might think — and Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6–12) is a great time for employers to raise awareness about some of the serious ripple effects.

If employers aren’t working to improve the overall health of employees, they may be missing out.

The coffee giant says it will offer employees an enhanced EAP program and a new meditation app, among other benefits.

Experts provide guidance on how benefits can help the workforce cope in the aftermath of a catastrophe.

Through non-traditional benefits, clients can help mitigate work-related stress tied to personal finance and health issues — and help increase employee loyalty and retention.

Through non-traditional benefits, employers can help mitigate work-related stress tied to personal finance and health issues — and help increase worker loyalty and retention.

Top-down culture and increased education are steps employers are taking to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.