Business leaders endorse seven strategies for building a mental health-friendly workplace DALLAS, March 5, 2019 — More than 40 CEOs from many of the world’s largest and most admired companies joined with the American Heart Association (AHA) today to advocate an action plan for employers to build a culture that nurtures and supports the emotional
A supportive workplace culture reduces the stigma associated with mental health, and access to comprehensive benefits helps to prevent mental health disorders DALLAS, December 12, 2018 — Training managers to empower their teams to take care of their mental health, while recognizing the signs of mental health disorders, is critically important to workplace well-being, according
Mental health tops the agenda at 6th annual American Heart Association CEO Roundtable where leading executives discuss important health issues on World Mental Health Day New York — More than three in four U.S. employees (76 percent) have dealt with issues negatively affecting their mental health according to new survey results. Almost all employees (96%)
DALLAS — The American Heart Association—the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke—welcomes Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, to serve as co-chairman of its CEO Roundtable. Moynihan joins Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, along with Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO
The Opioid Crisis The toll of increasing prescription and illicit opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose has devastated communities across the United States and has reached crisis proportions, taking a tragic toll on countless individuals and our society. Every day, an estimated 90 Americans die from an opioid overdose resulting in more than 300,000 deaths since
The American Heart Association—the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke—proudly welcomes Alex Gorsky, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, as the new chairman of its CEO Roundtable. Gorsky assumes the role from founding co-chairmen Henry Kravis (KKR) and Terry Lundgren (Macy’s.) The CEO Roundtable is
The American Heart Association—the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke—proudly welcomes Amgen Chairman and CEO, Robert A. Bradway, as the newest member of its CEO Roundtable. The CEO Roundtable is the Association’s leadership collaborative with over 35-member CEOs who represent some of the nation’s largest employers
New report from the American Heart Association provides actionable guidance for employers seeking to implement resilience training. The American Heart Association (AHA) CEO Roundtable today releases “Resilience in the Workplace,” an evidence review report with practical guidance for employers looking to implement resilience training programs. With two-thirds of employees citing work as a significant source
Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health. The 2017 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today, recognizing 540 companies for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.
Employers can take important steps to build a corporate culture of health and improve employee health and well-being through program availability and CEO participation. The workplace may be a barrier to mental health and health goals with more than a quarter of employees (28%) experiencing stress as a result of work always, almost always, or