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Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, coworkers, friends and family typically rush to support and encourage that person. However, when someone receives a diagnosis of depression, anxiety or other mental health condition, the individual may be reluctant to admit they have a problem due to the stigma attached to mental illness. In fact, those with Read More
10 Questions to Ask Your Employee Benefits Consultant About an EAP
With the growing recognition of the significance of overall employee well-being, most large employers (and many smaller organizations) now see an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a core component of a workplace well-being strategy. Emotional and behavioral health are critical issues that impact both employees and employers. Stress and depression are at epidemic proportions and Read More
When Disasters Strike: Your EAP Protects Your Business and Your Team
The recent back-to-back hurricanes and wildfires on the West Coast magnify the need for all businesses to have a well-developed crisis response plan. Organizations are faced with twin needs in disaster situations – supporting employees and getting back to business as quickly as possible. Fortunately, companies with a strong Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have a powerful Read More
Reaching Out to the EAP: No Issue is Too Big or Too Small
Profiles in Caring: Crystal Lee, LGSW, BHS Care Coordinator
As a graduate of the University of Maryland’s School of Social Work with a Master’s Degree, Crystal Lee, LGSW, attended a job fair in 2006 that changed her life. That’s because she met a Care Coordinator at the BHS exhibit who told her about the company and the counseling services it provides. Crystal was further Read More
Do You Think Your EAP is Useless?
Guess what? It is useless if no one uses it. All too often employers invest in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that does nothing but collect dust. In many cases, a lack of program promotion is to blame. However, program perception is often the real culprit. Many employees avoid an EAP that is viewed as nothing more Read More