In this episode, we explore the promise and risk of AI use in mental health care—where AI often fails in mental health and red flags employers should look out for, alongside the ways AI can help reduce stigma, personalize support, and drive early engagement. We'll also share some guiding principles for how CuraLinc is currently using and exploring the use of AI in our platform and services.

Therapy is an essential part of the mental health continuum, but it isn’t appropriate for every concern. There are many people who could benefit from on-demand support that helps them process what’s happening right now, make sense of their emotions, or understand what they need next. In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Jessica Schleider, Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health at Northwestern University, to explore the psychology and impact behind single-session interventions, how they complement the broader continuum of mental health support, and considerations for employers who want to provide timely, clinically appropriate, and financially sustainable care.

Supporting employee mental health is not a one-size-fits-all approach. When support isn't matched well to individual needs, it can impact outcomes, engagement, and financial sustainability. In this episode, we explore: 

• How mental health support can become misaligned with member needs
• Why getting the right level of care matters for both people and organizations
• How clinically appropriate care helps balance outcomes and cost

Workplace safety is no longer just about hard hats and hazard logs. Today, leading employers are expanding their definition of safety to include psychosocial risks, cultural factors, and mental health vulnerabilities—and they’re using data to drive that shift. In this episode, Peter Rutigliano, PhD, MercerWELL Behavioral Health Practice Leader, shares how organizations are using diagnostic tools, behavioral health analytics, and organizational assessments to design workplace environments that prevent harm and support wellbeing.

This episode features a powerful conversation with Jennifer Moss, a workplace culture strategist and bestselling author of The Burnout Epidemic, Why Are We Here?, and Unlocking Happiness at Work. Through the lens of Workplace Determinants of Health™ (WDOH™), explore how stress, burnout, purpose, and belonging are shaped by the systems, policies, and leadership practices employers control and how fixing the culture can transform mental health and performance outcomes.

As healthcare costs rise and mental health programs expand, benefits leaders are under growing pressure to demonstrate value, not just in terms of employee wellbeing but also in terms of financial outcomes. But not every program delivers a measurable return. In this episode of Coffee with CuraLinc, host James B. Stanton and CuraLinc’s COO, David Pawlowski, break down how to define, measure, and maximize ROI for your mental health program, backed by peer-reviewed data and real outcomes.

Legislation, regulations, and executive orders coming out of Washington are shaping the future of employee healthcare and benefits, and raising new questions for HR leaders and plan sponsors. In this episode of Coffee with CuraLinc, host James Stanton is joined by health policy expert Chris Condeluci to break down what’s happening on Capitol Hill. From mental health parity compliance and fiduciary responsibilities to the ripple effects of DEI-related executive orders, we talk through the headlines, explain what matters, and help you stay one step ahead.

In this special Mental Health Awareness Month edition of Coffee with CuraLinc, host James B. Stanton sits down with Grace Lichtenstein, CuraLinc’s Director of Training, for a timely and thoughtful conversation about the evolving landscape of mental health in the workplace.

This episode explores the most requested mental health training topics from employers this year and why they’re striking a chord right now. We’ll examine what’s shifted (and what hasn’t) in how mental health challenges are showing up at work, how people access support, and what it means for the people leaders who are expected to support others while also managing their own wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal pain and mental health challenges often go hand in hand, yet many employers address them separately. In this episode, host James Stanton speaks with Dr. Bret Sullivan of SimpleTherapy and Melissa Nuñez of CuraLinc to explore how integrated care models can break down these silos. Learn how whole-person support can improve outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and benefit both employees and organizations.

Prioritizing employee wellbeing requires the right blend of resources to support the whole person. This episode of Coffee with CuraLinc explores how CuraLinc and Marquee Health are redefining support through a high-touch, human-first approach enhanced by comprehensive digital tools to drive real behavior change.

Join James B. Stanton, SVP of Marketing at CuraLinc, and Jonathon Short, Co-founder and President of Marquee Health, for a discussion on why a 360-degree approach to employee wellbeing is the key to stronger engagement and better outcomes.