When it comes to mental health, is Artificial Intelligence invaluable or incapable? As this ever-smarter technology becomes more integrated into Employee Assistance services, it turns out the answer may be “both.”
Continue ReadingA Manager’s Guide for Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
In recent years, mental health has been in the spotlight around the world. In addition to new challenges brought forth by the pandemic, a confluence of other factors drew attention to an issue that has, until now, remained under the radar.
Continue ReadingRemoving the margin of error in mental health
One silver lining of the pandemic has been the growing acceptance of mental health care by the public. Thanks to COVID, this national health crisis was forced into the spotlight as heightened anxiety, social isolation, provider shortages, and other pressures overburdened a system that was already struggling. Fortunately, these concerns resulted in action.
Continue ReadingHow EAPs are turning to technology to support employee mental health
As today’s mental health crisis collides with the nation’s current shortage of mental health providers, the result is an emotional perfect storm. Unfortunately, that storm’s unstoppable winds are blowing their way through America’s workforce, strengthening in intensity as they create new challenges. To ensure that support remains available, top-tier EAPs are leveraging technology in new ways.
Continue ReadingUnlocking the Parent Trap: How Top-Tier EAPs are Helping Parents Address Children’s Post-COVID Mental Health Issues
More than half of U.S. children and teens are struggling with mental health issues after the pandemic. Sadly, only 8% are apt to get help due to lack of access, stigma and other obstacles. To reach these children indirectly, top-tier EAPs are creating innovative new programs to support their parents. Continue Reading
Continue ReadingA Matter of Facts: How Employees Really Use Their EAPs
There has been a lot of noise in the market about the utilization and effectiveness of EAPs. But what’s fact vs. fiction in terms of the value EAPs actually provide? NBC put that question to its thought leadership task force and shared their insights in this important overview.
Continue Reading15 EAPs to Expand Your Company’s Mental Well-being Solutions
Since COVID, organizations have been scrambling to find innovative behavioral health tools that will augment outpatient counseling. A recent NBC member survey revealed 15 examples of top-tier EAPs whose innovative solutions are helping meet that need.
Continue ReadingThe Business of Mental Health
The growing need for mental health services has caught the attention of investors, who have been quick to capitalize on emerging industry opportunities. Would that have happened if mental health was a well-functioning industry?
Continue ReadingThe Growing Need for Full-Service EAPs
The need for mental health services in the U.S. has never been greater, jumping from 4% to 47% in under two years. As a result, employers’ reliance on top-tier EAPs is now critical. Full-service EAPs assist in many ways, from online evidence-based therapy and in-person counseling to work-life and organizational support.
Continue ReadingEmpathy: A Business Imperative
Empathy is something organizations have been talking about for decades. As a result, some can truly characterize their culture as one grounded in empathy, while others, perhaps not as much. Suffice it to say, the pandemic has forced organizations to reflect on their workforces — to better understand their employees’ myriad of needs, expectations and overall wellbeing. As we continue to move through this pandemic, employees’ behavioral health have become top-of-mind for many organizations.
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