Addressing the Mental Health Crisis through Primary Care

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis through Primary Care

Eversidehealth
Published by: Research Desk Released: Nov 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic expedited the mental health crisis in America, but a closer look indicates the problem has been plaguing employers, unions, and benefit sponsors for years. With the reality that benefit sponsors are spending on average $15,000 annually per worker with mental health issues, the need has evolved beyond ancillary mental health support that’s limited in scope and coverage.

America’s workers need dedicated mental health coverage, fully integrated with primary healthcare benefits. Treating the whole person and not just their symptoms close the gaps in mental health.

By downloading this whitepaper, you can expect to learn:

  • How worker mental health can contribute to high healthcare costs
  • How mental health can contribute to decreased worker productivity and more time off
  • The benefits of integrating mental health coverage with primary care benefits
  • How one organization was able to save on their healthcare costs