Mental wellness benefits are becoming a mainstay in the benefit portfolio, and with good reason. The pandemic brought with it widespread mental health struggles and shed new light on how prevalent these issues are. Employees are struggling with inflation and the lackluster raises they’re seeing, which is a contributing factor to the increase in employee burnout. Finding ways to lessen those burdens for employees can be the key to a happy, healthy workforce.
It's not just having coverage for mental health struggles that matters, it’s providing coverage that offers ease of use while removing the stigma around needing help. Benefits that help employees find the right care is essential to adoption. Additionally, employees want to know they’re not alone and are looking to their employer to normalize asking for help and receiving treatment. Talking about mental health in a meaningful way can allow employees to feel safe expressing when they need help.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can provide various benefits for mental health and offer confidentiality.
. In looking for an EAP provider, be sure to find one with 24/7 support and experienced, clinically trained counselors available. Additionally, find an EAP with a wide range of services and the ability to handle all of life’s stresses; a service your employees can come to rely on.
Not sure where to start? Let us help you find the right EAP for your business. We can also help you evaluate your mental wellness benefits to ensure you’re supporting your employees in the right way. Reach out today for your free consultation!
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