Health and well-being became a significant matter at the University of Michigan when former president, Dr. Mary Sue Coleman decided to make it a priority. This called for numerous committees being formed to engage university representatives in various aspects of their MHealthy program.
Millions of working Americans serve as caregivers and care managers for a loved one living with a mental health condition, placing tremendous stress and added responsibility to their everyday lives. Stigma often prevents people from discussing the day-to-day role they play as a caregiver, leaving them feeling isolated, increasing stress and impacting their lives at work.
An estimated 6-7% of full-time workers in the U.S. experience major depression. Do you know what depression costs your organization? Find out with our new Depression Calculator.
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We work directly with employers to provide ready-to-deploy resources and programs, helping business to raise standards, positively effect policy change, and improve worker quality of life.
Investing in a mentally healthy workplace is good for business, helping to reduce absenteeism and decreased disability costs while improving employee morale and productivity.
Understanding the conditions, policies, and treatment of mental health issues is the first step to addressing their impact on the workplace. Here, we provide information and insight on mental health issues to help you initiate and manage effective programs and policies.
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