Instant Insights Mental Health Awareness Month

Employer empathy increases employees' engagement and productivity -- and empathetic employee benefits can help.

To truly tackle the mental well-being of your people, start by acknowledging that this is predominantly a culture issue.

GAO analysts reviewed 29 studies that looked at the effects of behavioral health treatment on non-behavioral costs.

Few HR departments are measuring and benchmarking their absence management and disability management programs.

Just 22 percent of employers currently have or plan to implement programs to address opioid use and suicide prevention this year.

Employers basing pay on performance might be costing themselves more in health care.

The policies over-emphasized cost-savings and addressing acute problems rather than treating underlying mental health and substance abuse issues.

Telebehavioral counseling has its place among mental health services offered by an employer, but there are some limitations.