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Managing Mental Health Crises at Work
Education for employers, managers and employees is key, and there are many resources available.
October 10, 2019Education for employers, managers and employees is key, and there are many resources available.
The Past and Present of Mental Health Treatment
A new book helps assess previous miscalculations and move ahead rather than stubbornly hold on to stigmas from the past.
October 4, 2019A new book helps assess previous miscalculations and move ahead rather than stubbornly hold on to stigmas from the past.
By the Numbers: Mental Health in the Workplace
Government data paints the picture of a mental health care environment in which there is room for improvement.
October 4, 2019National and international data show how prevalent mental illness is and how much it impacts the global economy.
Mental Health Parity Law Successes and Challenges
How employers have been impacted by the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
September 16, 20192008’s mental health parity act has heralded some positive trends, but there are still areas in need of improvement, experts say.
7 Tips for Managers to Help Employees De-Stress
Knowing how and when to help employees navigate stressful relationships and projects is a critical component of a manager’s role in helping to foster a productive and engaged workforce.
August 1, 2019Managers are in a unique position to help mitigate employee stress, coaching and helping them deal with many stressful situations.
Which Mental Health Service Does the FMLA Not Cover?
A recent study shows the leading cause of our country’s mental health crisis is a lack of access to mental health services. It's time for FMLA to cover licensed professional counselors as health care providers.
July 25, 2019A recent study shows the leading cause of our country’s mental health crisis is a lack of access to mental health services. It’s time for FMLA to cover licensed professional counselors as health care providers.
HR History: Mental Health in the 1950s
In "From Personnel to Workforce," our editors explore old issues of our century-old publication to see what has changed in HR and what has stayed the same.
July 23, 2019In “From Personnel to Workforce,” our editors explore old issues of our century-old publication to see what has changed in HR and what has stayed the same.
Health Care and the Aging Millennial
Mental health is a growing concern for this age group.
July 17, 2019A growing number of Millennials are facing middle age with more health problems than previous generations, according to recent studies.
Experts Double Down on Behavioral Health at Annual Conference
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, many health industry professionals shared their own messages about mental health care at the MBGH conference.
May 28, 2019As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, many health industry professionals shared their own messages about mental health care at the MBGH conference.