Feb

14

2019

Resilience: A Strong Workforce Needs It

Our fast-paced culture results in people working hard, meeting tight deadlines, managing work relationships and staying constantly connected through mobile devices. But this pace can lead to stress and burnout. Navigating through these challenges requires skills and strategies that can be developed. Resilience is a key strategy that helps employees tackle stress, a competitive job market, workplace conflicts, and address challenges on the job.

Jan

10

2019

Loneliness: Why Employers Should Care

Today, technology allows us to speak with others across the country and the world without having to leave our office. We also see a rise in open floor plan offices aimed at fostering interaction and good communication. While these modern-day opportunities are convenient, they may actually be contributing to loneliness. As human beings, we have an innate need to be connected to others, to belong. Loneliness pulls us away from social connectedness and is becoming a real concern for employers.

Dec

07

2018

Bipolar: What it Means for Employers

Life can be full of ups and downs, but for people with bipolar disorder, the ups and downs are often severe. Bipolar disorder causes extreme shifts in mood, sleep, energy and ability to function at home and at work. Although bipolar disorder can significantly impact productivity and performance, with access to effective treatment, people can do quite well.

Oct

16

2018

Kent State University: Addressing Depression as a Meaningful Part of Well-Being

In 2012, KSU's leadership made a commitment to take a holistic approach to addressing employee well-being, work-life balance and mental health. Since then, creating a culture of health and well-being has become their operational cornerstone.

Sep

09

2018

Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care

While employers are making mental health a priority, there remain challenges when connecting employees to care and addressing the increasing healthcare costs for those with co-occuring mental health and medical conditions. Employees also face obstacles in locating and accessing timely and effective mental health and substance use treatment. This led the Center for WPMH and the APA to join forces in developing Recommendations for Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care.

Aug

06

2018

NB Power: Understanding Mental Health to Ensure Better Health for Employees

With the energy sector facing increasing changes and uncertainties, workers are inevitably impacted. Leaders at NB wanted to understand how they could best support their employees' through the change by addressing their psychological health and safety in the workplace.

Jun

27

2018

University of Michigan Taps Executive Leaders to Create a Culture of Well-being

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.

Jun

07

2018

Caregiver Testimonial: Five Practical Steps for Employers to Support Employees Who Are Caregivers

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. Mental health advocate and Executive Director of The Living Assistance Fund, Monica Luke tells her story about how her role as a caregiver for her son impacted her work and how her employer supported her through her journey.

Apr

16

2018

Collaborative Care: Paying for What Works

When people aren't feeling well, they typically visit their primary care office. It is a familiar setting and if specialty care is needed, a referral is provided. The same should also be true for mental health conditions like depression, substance use disorders and anxiety. Yet, getting a referral for specialty mental health care can be challenging and many who get a referral do not access care.

Feb

27

2018

Depression: A Costly Condition for Businesses

Why are more employers focusing on workplace mental health? Because they recognize it is costly to ignore. Depression costs employers an estimated $44 billion each year in lost productivity. About half of employees with depression are untreated. Yet with proper treatment, people with depression can get better. The key is to help employees access effective care.