Has Behavioral Health Joined the Telemedicine Bandwagon? By Jennifer Platz-Alfonso, MS, LMHC Director, Disability Clinical The Hartford The iPhone hit the market in 2007; how the world has changed since … Read More
Managing Optimal Work Performance Through Behavioral Health Conditions White Paper
Millions of Americans struggle with mental health and substance use (alcohol or drug) conditions. The umbrella term for all these issues is behavioral health conditions. When an employee begins struggling … Read More
Overcoming the Disability Epidemic: Behavioral Factors in Integrated Absence Management
By Les Kertay, PhD, ABPP, LP Senior Medical Consultant R3 Continuum It isn’t a question of whether behavioral factors matter in integrated absence management (IAM). Instead, it’s a question of … Read More
May 2017: Electronic PDF
May 2017 Workplace Mental Well-Being One in five people is dealing with a mental health situation on a daily basis; yet only one-third of these people are receiving the care … Read More
Stress, Mindfulness, and Employee Well-Being
The Aetna Experience By Andy Lee, MA Chief Mindfulness Officer Aetna Stress at work is reaching epidemic proportions. Whether you are a teacher, a doctor, or a customer service representative, … Read More
Stepping Up: Facing Behavioral Health Issues In the Workplace
By Mark Raderstorf, MA Principal Raderstorf Associates By Katie Connell, PhD Director of Forensic Services PsyBar Most employers have seen their employees, managers, and whole departments struggle when mental health … Read More
2016 Behavioral Health Survey: Employer Progress and Challenges
2016 Survey Shows Employer Progress and Challenges in Promoting Workplace Mental Well-Being The 2016 DMEC Behavioral Health Survey, the sixth biennial survey in the series, highlighted the continuation of several … Read More
The CEO’s Desk: Add Mental Well-Being to Your Agenda
By Terri Rhodes, MBA, CPDM, CCMP CEO DMEC May is mental health awareness month, and as we gain greater awareness, we realize that mental well-being is bigger than the absence … Read More
DMEC News: May 2017
Free Mental Health Month Resources Mental health conditions continue to be among the leading causes of workplace absence and are associated with high cost for treatments and lost wages. Given … Read More
2016 DMEC Behavioral Health Survey Executive Summary
Mental health conditions continue to be among the leading causes of workplace absence and are associated with high cost for treatments and lost wages. Mental health issues are often not … Read More
Overcoming the Disability Epidemic: Behavioral Job Duties
A Practical Approach to Behavioral Job Duties By Les Kertay, PhD, ABPP, LP Chief Medical Officer R3 Continuum “Job demands” are a critical but often overlooked aspect of managing compliance … Read More
Compliance Makeover: ADA Psychological Accommodations
Accommodating Psychological Conditions under the ADA By Dr. Michael Lacroix Associate Medical Director Aetna Disability We hear an awful lot of anguish from employers about complying with the requirements of … Read More
Advocating Care and Compliance: Behavioral Health Issues and Return to Work
By Andrea J. Buhl, MSN, RN, FNP-BC SVP, Clinically Integrated Medical Program Sedgwick Mental health and its growing impact on the workforce is a constant concern. Physical illness, sleep, nutrition, … Read More
Free Resource for Employers: ICU Program Unleashes the Power of Caring Co-workers
Mental health programs for employees are a growing field because depression, stress, and other workplace mental health issues continue to grow. DMEC is excited to publicize this free, professionally developed … Read More
Overcoming the Disability Epidemic: Mental Health and the Engaged Workplace
By Les Kertay, PhD, ABPP, LP Chief Medical Officer R3 Continuum Employers cannot afford to ignore the impact of mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mental health disorders are … Read More