Mental health conditions in the workplace are often perceived as individual obstacles. But the truth is they are organizational concerns with significant economic implications that integrated absence management (IAM) professionals can mitigate. For example, adjusting mental health accommodations can result in fewer disability claims and shorter return-to-work durations. And considering that more than one in five working-age adults have diagnosable mental health disorders1 that cost employers billions of dollars annually, it will be increasingly important to find and test solutions to help employees stay at work or return as soon as possible.1
Resources
@Work Magazine
Home / Resources / @Work Magazine / Adjusting Mental Health Accommodations Can Make a Meaningful Difference for Employees
Adjusting Mental Health Accommodations Can Make a Meaningful Difference for Employees
By Keemia Vaghef, PhD, Director, Analytics Consulting, Alight; Kerri Wizner, MPH, Assistant Director, Epidemiology, MDGuidelines
2024 Mental Health and Well-Being Issue
Return to Issue Page
Related Resources & Articles

Are Disability and Absence Managers Needed for Successful Case Management Software Contract Review?
Having disability and absence management professionals at the table when reviewing case management software helps avoid surprise costs and it...

Trending Topics in 2025 and Beyond
Which data-driven strategies will guide employers toward more sustainable benefit structures? Bryon E. Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, shares insights in...

Getting Incomplete or Insufficient FMLA Medical Certifications? Request More Information
How can employers ensure compliance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it comes to medical certifications?...

Navigating the Intersection of Federal and State Pregnancy and Family Leave Protections
Remember that federal and state programs — paid and unpaid — can run concurrently or in tandem. Get details for...

Return-to-Work Durations by Generation
Each generation has diverse needs, issues, and prevalent health conditions that can affect their experiences. Recognizing these differences and identifying...

Why Work-From-Home Requests are Killing HR Practitioners’ Souls and How to Stop It
How can employers remove emotion and personal opinion from the accommodation request process to ensure compliance?...
Become
a Member
Connect with new colleagues, expand your knowledge, and experience more benefits of membership.
Not Sure If Your Organization Is A Member?
Add your company affiliation and verify your DMEC membership status.
Contact Us
5173 Waring Road, Suite 134
San Diego, CA 92120
San Diego, CA 92120
info@dmec.org
800.789.3632, ext. 101
800.789.3632, ext. 101
Copyright Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC). All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms of Use