Behavioral Health and The Pandemic: Workplace Impacts

Last Thing Discussed: Benefits Talk for the Workplace

Welcome to the very first episode of the all-new podcast series Last Thing Discussed, Benefits Talk for the Workplace, presented by The Standard! Join Carolyn McArdle as she dives into conversation on the topics that matter most to human resources professionals. In each episode she takes a closer look at providing the best benefits package and resources to employees, creating a roadmap to ensure they lead both healthy and productive lives. This week she is joined by two of The Standard’s very own subject matter experts, Debra Villar, Manager of Disability Medical Resources, and Dr. Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities Practice Consultant, to discuss behavioral health in the workplace. Together the trio talk about how COVID-19 has affected everyone differently and the new realities American workers are facing today. Did you know that prior to the pandemic, 1 in 4 adult Americans were struggling with a diagnosable mental health or substance use disorder? Sadly, since the beginning of the pandemic that number has grown to 1 in 2. In fact, younger workers are struggling most. And people don’t know where to go for help. Employee productivity and engagement have also been impacted. Behavioral health in the workplace is an issue that employers can no longer ignore. Good mental health awareness and support are key to building a happy and healthy work environment that can accommodate employees’ needs. Debra and Dr. Dan are here to give us insight into how positive change can be made. This is an episode you really don’t want to miss! So sit back and get ready to enjoy Last Thing Discussed presented by The Standard.

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