May is National Youth Mental Health Month, and this year it’s more relevant than ever. You might think the United States’ youth mental health crisis — what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called “the crisis of our time” — has little to do with your organization. But it almost certainly...
Our nation’s workforces are hurting. Three years of stress caused and compounded by complications of a deadly pandemic have left many employees feeling overwhelmed, broken, lonely and lost. These stresses can affect their work performance and personal relationships. Unchecked, they can trigger serious problems like turning to substance use as...
Providing quality healthcare coverage to your employees and ensuring they care for themselves is an important way to make your workforce feel valued, motivated, and inspired. Healthy workers bring their best selves to work, which benefits the business by producing better results. Having said that, it is crucial for...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is joining individuals and organizations from around the country for this important initiative. Last year, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States with an economic impact of $70 billion a year. The...
As we’ve adjusted to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve moved toward greater awareness and acceptance that work-related stress can and must be managed. Many employers have begun to expand their view of mental health, employee burnout, productivity and the interaction between these factors. However, much remains to be done...
As a health economist using macro- and micro-data points to support some of the nation’s most influential employers, Dr. Aaron Novotny shares why it is critical to take a more proactive role in the health of our nation’s workforce to fuel future wellness, productivity and prosperity. Across the country, individuals...
Learn how to address these stigma and inequities in behavioral healthcare to better support the well-being of your workforce.
The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined “workday” for millions of Americans. Many employers have switched to remote offices to protect their workforce’s physical health and have implemented new policies to safeguard those whose jobs cannot be performed remotely. Even before the pandemic, four in 10 employees stated that they struggled to...
Building a culture of health is a strategic priority for many large companies. It begins with employers broadening their view of health to embrace the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and take a full health approach. While the coronavirus pandemic has complicated the challenge of building a healthy workplace...
