What You Need To Know About Suicide ( And How Your EAP Should Help)
Nov 23, 2019 is Survivor Day, a nationally recognized day for those affected by suicide to join for support and healing. Why is it important to recognize such a day? As a leading Employee Assistance…
Want Better Employee Health? Help Them Get Better Sleep.
Chances are there are employees in your workplace right now bragging about how they can get by on four to six hours of sleep. They may need to find something else to brag about. They…
The Role of Mental Health in Professional Driver Talent Management
The transportation industry is one of many industries where employee mental health is becoming a growing concern. Espyr’s Chief Clinical Officer, Norman Winegar, recently participated in an HR/Talent Management roundtable discussion at Accelerate Conference and…
30 Years of Change in Workplace Mental Health. What Do Employers Need to Be Doing Now?
October 2019 will mark Espyr’s 30th anniversary. Over those 30 years, we’ve witnessed significant changes in attitudes toward mental health, both by society at large and in the workplace. We’ve evolved as well, changing from…
Celebrities Step Up To End The Stigma of Mental Health
In a recent National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) article, national director of strategic partnerships Katrina Gay told of her difficulties finding a celebrity to speak at a 2006 press event. She went through many…
We Need To Redefine The Meaning Of Wellness
According to a recent report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 80% of companies in the US with over fifty employees offer some sort…
Seven Steps To Avoid Or Reverse Burnout
In our last post we defined burnout, described the causes of burnout and provided a do-it-yourself quiz to help you know whether you may be suffering from burnout. We’ve all heard colleagues or friends talk…
Suffering Burnout? 8 Questions To Help You Know
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as a legitimate medical diagnosis. Burnout has received more attention over the past few years amid a flurry of reports documenting increasing occurrences across various…
Mental Health Disorders: Recognizing And Helping Those With PTSD
For many people, PTSD is hard to understand. Why does it happen to some people, but not to others? Does occurrence of PTSD indicate a weakness or some other mental health issue ? Are millennials…
What Employers Need To Know To Prevent Workplace Violence
By now, less than a week later at the time of this writing, the deaths of 12 people from workplace violence in Virginia Beach, VA is no longer in the news. Our society has become…
The Surprising Role of Comorbidity In Chronic Disease Cost
Most people wouldn’t be surprised to hear that chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis and cancer are major drivers of healthcare cost for employers. What may be a surprise is how…
It’s Time To Address Mental Health Stigma
If you’re an employer, the mental health of your employees may be costing you a lot more than you think. In fact, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, mental health disorders…