Mental Health: The Other Pandemic

Location: University Club, Chicago, IL

The CDC estimates that 90% of illness is caused by stress. When stress persists for a long period of time, such as during this pandemic, it becomes distress. Extreme anxiety, sorrow or pain is distress. This forum will examine these key issues, their long-term effects on mental and physical health and how employers can support their members to minimize the prevalence of anxiety, sorrow and pain. Participants will learn:

• What some employers are doing to improve access to quality mental health services
• How to measure ROI for mental health benefits offerings
• What the signs and symptoms of distress are and tools to minimize them from occurring
• Benefit from treating the whole person
• How to personalize the mental/behavioral health benefits for their population

We look forward to seeing you in person at this event! Please be assured we will conduct this program in a prudent, COVID-sensitive manner with careful attention to your health and safety. The specific protocols for attendance will be shared with registrants prior to the event. (This program will also be available to be viewed virtually.)