Mental Health Matters at Work

1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness.  That means that many of your employees will struggle with a mental health challenge or care for a loved one with a mental illness. 

Mental illness and substance abuse annually cost employers an estimated $80 to $100 billion in indirect costs alone, and serious mental illness costs America 193.2 billion in lost earnings every year. Additionally, untreated mental illness can be a cost multiplier. Individuals with untreated mental illness will use inpatient and outpatient services three times more than those receiving treatment.

A healthy company depends on an open and positive workplace culture. Unfortunately, the people who need help too often fear the consequences of disclosure. In creating a stigma-free workplace, employers have the unique opportunity to improve the mental health of employees and their families by leveraging their communication vehicles and healthcare programs.  Investing in a mentally healthy workforce is good for business.  

Mental Health Matters at Work

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A free, 60-minute presentation to address stigma in the workplace.  

Our speakers are working professionals who discuss the challenges they faced learning to live and work with a mental health condition.  Questions are encouraged and it is these interactions that have been shown to have the greatest impact on attitudinal changes. 

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For more information, please contact Natasha LaVine at natasha@namisf.org