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\n Creating a Stigma-Free Workplace\n <\/h1>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]Although society has made significant strides to remove the negative association with mental health,\u202f<\/span>more than half of individuals<\/span><\/a>\u202fwith a mental health illness will not seek treatment due to feelings of shame and the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Mental illness causes individuals to miss more workdays than any other chronic condition, resulting in\u202f<\/span>an estimated $326 billion per year<\/span><\/a>\u202fin costs to U.S. employers from depression alone. The impact on business manifests itself in absenteeism, poor performance, low morale and additional health care costs .<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has only magnified these challenges. As the workforce considers the environment and culture to which they wish to return, there is no better time to enlist the appropriate resources to support your employees. According to the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, 80% of employees treated for mental illness report improved levels of work efficacy and satisfaction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At its core, <\/span>a mentally healthy workforce is linked to lower medical costs and absenteeism<\/span><\/a>. It is essential to provide your employees with the resources they need to improve their mental health, resulting in cost-savings, retention and a morale boost for your organization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluating Current Mental Health Benefits<\/h3>\n

Evaluate your current mental health plan to determine if it offers sufficient employee care and identify potential barriers to care. Some questions to consider asking insurers include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n