Employee Benefit Advisor December 20, 2019
Susan Wyatt

In 2019, deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide in the United States reached all-time highs while health care costs soared — and many employers have taken notice. Unsatisfied with the status quo, a growing number of major companies this year have actively embraced providing their workforces with benefits to support behavioral health and emotional well-being. From Starbucks and Chipotle to Apple, 2019 ushered in a new era of destigmatizing mental health and wellness in the workplace.

In 2020, there are three key trends we can expect to see related to employers’ efforts to drive transparency, acceptance and support for employees’ mental health and overall well-being.

A commitment to supporting quality care for millennial mental health challenges.
Millennials are more engaged and...

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