Maximizing Mental Health Resources to Minimize Workers’ Compensation Costs

As the prevalence of mental health conditions continues to rise, employers are still not factoring in mental health as a necessary component to their risk management strategy. The effects of mental health challenges (inclusive of substance abuse disorders) in the workplace can include decreased productivity, distraction/carelessness leading to injury, extension of return-to-work scenarios and mismanagement of chronic pain. In this session, you’ll learn the potential cost impact of not offering appropriate mental health resources to employees, as well as what overall mental health programs should entail to provide the greatest return on investment.