Table 5. Cost of mental health disorders and cost-effectiveness of treatments Mental Health Outcome Estimated Economic Burden Estimated Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Depression (MDD) $210.5 bn (2015) $2.3-$2.6 saved per $1
A national poll of U.S. employees conducted by Harris Poll for the CEO Roundtable found: Recommended Actionable Strategies for Employers The American Heart Association’s Center for Workplace Health convened a
Summary Much like physical health, employers play an important role in supporting the mental health of their employees. By offering and promoting mental health programs, information and support, employers can
Employees want employers to take action to support mental health. Although employers offer a range of mental health supports and employees report modest use of these supports, there may be
Employers provide a range of programs, policies and resources to support mental health. While no single offering is experienced by the majority, most commonly mentioned is information on employees’ rights
Employee Perceptions on Employers’ Role in Supporting Mental Health Supporting work-life balance may enhance employee mental health. In addition to preventing and treating mental health disorders, employers should be
Employees can be healthy overall, but still sometimes experience issues that require mental health support. Employers may not be fully aware of their employees’ mental health needs.
Employees Can Have Good Mental and Physical Health, Yet Still Struggle The majority of employees indicate they have struggled with at least one issue that has negatively affected their mental
Employees Recognize Overall Health Includes Mental Health An overwhelming majority of employees see mental health as a clear priority. These employee convictions are not lukewarm. In fact, 8 in 10