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While preventive measures for physical health are widely known and accepted, mental health tends to only receive attention when symptoms become more severe. In fact, 43% of people who access CuraLinc’s EAP already meet the criteria for clinical anxiety and 30% meet the benchmark for depression. What’s more, counselors are reportedly seeing more severe symptoms from patients along with longer treatment timelines, putting further strain on an already struggling system.

There’s clearly an urgent need for a shift in our approach to mental health care. The good news is, there are plenty of ways for employers to address mental health concerns more proactively – which is what we’re talking about on this episode of Coffee with CuraLinc.

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This episode will be hosted by Suzy Clausen, CuraLinc’s Director of Client Success and Kaushal Pethe, CuraLinc’s Director of Innovation.

The percentage of U.S. adults who’ve experienced a serious mental illness or substance use disorder in the past year has been strikingly high, according to the latest SAMHSA data. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 of those with a serious mental illness didn’t seek treatment, underscoring the significant hurdles involved in accessing care, such as cost, not knowing where to go and lack of openings or availability.

A workforce mental health or employee assistance program (EAP) is an invaluable resource for employees with mental health or substance use concerns, and when structured the right way, can help navigate participants with more acute issues to the most clinically appropriate care even beyond the EAP. That’s where personalized care planning and navigation for complex cases becomes crucial. By forming partnerships with top-tier treatment providers like Hazelden Betty Ford, an EAP can provide continued navigation to participants to, through and after more advanced levels of care.

Join us for our next Coffee with CuraLinc featuring esteemed guest Laura Adams, MSW, LCSW, Senior Outreach Manager for Hazelden Betty Ford, a non-profit mental health and substance use recovery center. Tune in for:

Chronic pain impacts almost 30% of Americans, many under the age of 39 and up to half of whom also struggle with depression. This proven correlation between physical and emotional pain is often overlooked though, forcing those struggling to do so within disjointed support systems or alone in silence.  

Without individualized, integrated care to treat the mental, emotional and physical aspects of chronic pain, people continue to suffer with more than the physical symptoms.  

Join us for our next Coffee with CuraLinc as we unpack the overlap between chronic pain and mental health with expert Brad Lawson, former CEO of Fern Health and current advisory board member for The Institute for Chronic Pain and MedZero. Tune in to learn:

With 1 in 5 youth aged 3-17 experiencing an emotional or mental health disorder each year, working parents are grappling with unique concerns more than ever before, underscoring the need for comprehensive mental health support for them and their family members.  

Join us for our next Coffee with CuraLinc as we dive into the topic of youth mental health with esteemed guest Dr. Joel Axler, MD, FAPA, Partner and National Mental Health Leader at Brown & Brown.

We'll discuss the current state of youth mental health and the toll it can take on working parents as well as how workforce mental programs can support the entire family.

When it comes to their mental health care, employees need the freedom to choose the modality and provider they feel comfortable with. These choices help build the foundation for a strong bond, or therapeutic alliance, between the individual and their counselor or coach.  

A high-quality therapeutic alliance is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success. That’s why it’s so critical for EAP providers to keep employees’ preferences at the forefront of the provider-mapping process – not only considering the individual’s clinical needs or preferred modality, but also their cultural background and lived experience. 

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Understanding, empathy and support are essential within a global workforce. Whether employees are located within a tension-ridden area or thousands of miles away, a centralized mental health program can address the entire spectrum of mental health concerns.

Join us with special guest, Andi Blaylock, Director of Wellbeing at Emerson Corporation, to learn:

– Why Emerson moved to a centralized workforce mental health strategy and how it’s benefited employees 

– Strategies Emerson has implemented to support employees with all levels of mental health concerns, from individual stressors to global crises 

– How CuraLinc is supporting Emerson’s global support strategy from the top down 

Navigating the mental health care system can be daunting for individuals struggling to identify or access the appropriate level of care.

On this episode of Coffee with CuraLinc, Mary Beth Ryan, LCPC, CEAP, a behavioral health consultant and Principal at Mercer, and CuraLinc’s COO, David Pawlowski, LCPC, CEAP, explore the critical aspects of effective care navigation – from intake to follow-up – and its significance for employees and organizations.

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Studies show that substance use disorders have increased since the beginning of 2020, yet only 10% of those who may benefit from treatment actually seek support. In this episode of Coffee with CuraLinc, we discuss the data, stigma and risk factors surrounding substance use, clarify the role of an EAP and provide actionable takeaways for employers who want to build a recovery-supportive workplace.

Renowned for its dedication to a people-first culture, Pilot Company has embraced a strategic approach to holistic team member wellbeing by leveraging their employee assistance program as its foundation. In this episode, we’ll explore the highlights of our partnership with Pilot Company.

Administering disability and leave requests can be time-consuming and complex – but it's crucial to recognize that the leave experience is no walk in the park for your employees either. This eye-opening episode features the often-overlooked mental health needs of employees on leave. You’ll learn practical strategies to create a supportive environment for employees during these challenging times and get a sneak peek of our enhanced FMLA administration service, FMLALinc.