According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression and anxiety is estimated to cost the global economy approximately $1 trillion per year. The United States alone loses $450-500 billion in lost productivity. In fact, left untreated, workplace stress contributes to at least 120,000 deaths in the US each year. *

Those are pretty staggering statistics!

Several illnesses and debilitating symptoms can keep people from enjoying work and life. They can show up as: stress, anxiety, panic, depression, mood swings, pain, weight loss/gain, gastric disorders, and sleep disturbances

When these symptoms are combined with a stressful workplace it most assuredly makes their issues worse

Many factors can compile and contribute in manifesting an unsatisfied employee or workplace

Many employees feel that if they seek counseling or help they may be considered incompetent for the job.

Lead your people to find healthy solutions

Attaining experienced integrative counseling solutions is a bonus that only the top companies offer

Related article: http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/03/13/mental-health-a-new-priority-in-corporate-america

One excerpt from the related article reads: “Actually integrating behavioral health and emotional well-being into all of the organization’s health and wellness activities is really the key,” Ballard said. “It is really critical that it is part of the overall health care discussion.”

Employees who are struggling silently need support to get well. And guess what? If your people feel supported, valued and understood they will work harder, remain loyal and your company will thrive. They will be healthier and happier.

Healthy Employees = Healthy Workplace

Most employees wait until their symptoms are severe and seek solutions through their primary doctor and either get put on medication or referred to a psychiatrist. What does this mean to the employer?

• Lost sick days

• Medical leave

• An employee who is now taking drugs to get through the day

Let's stop the cycle.  Most of these scenarios can be solved with the right focus dedicated to your employees and your company. What does this mean to the employer?

• Healthier, more productive employees

• Decreased disability costs

• Less employee turnover

• Retention of valued employees

• A partnership as an extension to your benefits in developing happy, healthy, engaged and productive human capital.

Inquire about our Integrative Wellness Program:

• Healthy alternatives for a more productive workplace

• Educational support

• Daily activities to reduce stress

• Solutions for communication and connection in the workplace that supports employee needs

• A Go-To when issues go beyond business logistics

We also handle Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)- sudden death in the line of carrying out day-to-day duties, serious injury from a shooting, a physical or psychological threat to the safety or well being on an individual, business or community regardless of the type of incident.

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Contact us today to learn more about the tools that will benefit your company's success.

*https://www.mhanational.org/research-reports/2019-mind-workplace-report

* In severe cases of mental illness it may be necessary to refer clients to a medical doctor or psychiatrist. It may be necessary to refer clients to a medical doctor for further evaluation on certain symptoms to rule out a serious medical condition. It is the professional duty of a mental health counselor to report anyone threatening to injure themselves or others.