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Mental Health in the Workplace

6/23/2021

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At this time, about 63% of Americans are part of the labor force.  Many employers offer programs designed to promote wellness and connect individuals with treatment options.  In addition, they promote the ability to handle and reduce stress. 
 
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reports that 1 in 5 adults (18 and older) reported suffering from mental illness in 2016.  Additionally, 71% reported headaches, feelings of being overwhelmed, or anxiety, all overt symptoms of stress. 
 
Mental health disorders are also closely linked to other physical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and muscular problems.  Treating the physical and mental disorders separately will cost two to three times more than treating those without combination issues.  By combining the treatment plans, the savings could amount to $37 billion to $67 billion each year.  This means employers can reduce health care costs across the board and have healthier employees.
 
Further, the CDC says that employees with a high risk of depression had the highest health cost during a three year period following the initial assessment.  This includes others at risk from smoking and obesity.  Depression will affect performance at least 20% and affects cognitive abilities about 35%.  However, of those who report moderate depression only 57% receive treatment and for those with severe depression only 40%.
 
Excess stress and other mental health issues translates to negatively affecting:
  • Job performance
  • Productivity
  • Interactions with other employees
  • Communication
  • Physical issues
  • Functionality
 
Especially when mental and physical treatment plans are combined, employer sponsored wellness programs have proven beneficial to both the company and the employees.  Through a combined plan:
  • Communications can be combined using the structures already in place
  • Social networks become available
  • Programs and policies are united
  • Offering incentives for healthy behaviors
  • Employers can track progress
 
As an employer you have some options.
  • Offer self-assessment mental health tools
  • Establish clinical screenings by qualified mental health professionals with clinical referrals as appropriate.  These can be free to the employee or offered at a reduced cost.
  • Reduce co pays on depression medications
  • Programs for lifestyle changes
  • Host in-office programs to discuss stress reduction techniques
    • Breathing exercises
    • Meditation
    • Mindfulness
    • Focus improvement
  • Treat disrespectful comments or actions as you would any other form of prejudice or discrimination
  • Provide managers and supervisors with the tools to identify signs of stress and depression
  • Give employees the opportunity to voice opinions
 
There are a number of insurers who provide plans to help implement a mental health program.  This can include videos, emails, education and other initiatives to help management and employees deal with the issues in the workplace.

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Iris Black link
8/26/2021 01:44:31 pm

Quite an informative post! Mental health issues can severely dent the performance of employees. In addition to other physiological problems, workplace bullying that results in a hostile atmosphere is linked to poor mental health. I feel an employer must address the situation in a timely and efficient manner.

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12/12/2022 05:11:29 am

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2/20/2023 08:34:12 am

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