Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new white paper from ODG by MCG that examines the complex relationship between mental health and the workplace, touching on the ways stable employment can contribute to mental well-being, while also examining the potential negative impacts of behavioral health conditions on an employee’s work performance. The white paper also takes into consideration the ongoing transition to remote work arrangements, which have become increasingly common due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key areas of discussion in the paper include the prevalence of behavioral health disorders as they relate to workplace disability, the data behind the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs, and resiliency training programs that show evidence of potential success. Additionally, the paper discusses the unique challenges posed by remote work, and covers evidence-based practices that have been found to decrease stress and increase resiliency.