mental health

The New Caregiver Benefits: Precision Support Through Expanded Understanding

Guest Contributor
 

Caregiving is not merely a personal responsibility; it is an essential societal function. Research has found that 73% of all employees1 have some current caregiving responsibility—whether caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through illness or raising a child—requiring them to […]

2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action

Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […]

Thriving Together: Wellness and Group Benefits in Hybrid and Remote Work

Tim Hennessy
 

Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible […]

What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About the Emerging Mental Health Needs of Youth

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing academic and social pressures, and traumatic events are contributing to a growing […]