Over the last eleven months, COVID has had a profound impact on consumer behavior, from dining preferences to business meetings to CPG — and mental health treatment is no exception.
CuraLinc Healthcare offers a variety of modalities that allow participants to access care and support based on their personal preference. An analysis of 2020 utilization data revealed that the pandemic had a significant — and, likely, long-lasting — impact on modality choice.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, millions of employees have been adjusting to working at home. It’s been a jarring experience for many. That point has been illustrated by recent surveys that show more than half of employees stating that they felt lonely working from home.
Although working remotely can be a lonely experience for employees there are many resources, such as Employee Assistance Programs, along with many other tools that can help an employee feel more connected, less isolated, and more fulfilled at work.
Read MoreNearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year -- about one death every 40 seconds -- and in the US, suicide rates increased by 35% over the past 20 years. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Although 2020 has been filled with extraordinary events and stressors that have made maintaining emotional and mental health a real challenge, proper education about the warning signs of suicide can make a lifesaving difference.
Read MoreCultural competence is loosely defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from diverse cultures or belief systems – and has always been an important consideration for mental health professionals. But today, and perhaps more than ever before, it’s imperative that service providers that support employee mental health (such as employee assistance programs, or EAPs) are also providing care that is built on a solid foundation of cultural competence.
Read MoreEmployers are being bombarded with safety recommendations and guidance as worksites that were forced into temporary closure start to reopen. Meanwhile, the pandemic has taken an extraordinary toll on emotional wellbeing worldwide. Addressing employee mental health concerns is a vital element of a successful return-to-work strategy.
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Employees are facing anxiety and uncertainty as they cope with the ongoing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Their lives are changing by the minute while they plan for uncertain times – and many find themselves isolated socially from family, friends and coworkers. It’s normal to feel anxious, afraid or even angry when faced with the unknown. How employees cope, react and respond to this crisis depends on their ability to be resilient.
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