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Mental Health … The Second Wave of the PandemicDarcy Gruttadaro, J.D.Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health
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Extremely Challenging Times for Mental Health
COVID-19 Pandemic
Racial & Political Tensions
Economic Uncertainty
Sustained Fear & Stress
Collective Grief & Loss
Social Distancing & Isolation
Extreme Disruption
A trifecta
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Latest U.S. Census Data …
Rates of depression and anxiety symptoms have more than tripled in 2020 when compared with rates in 2019. - U.S. Census Survey Data, October 2020
While nations struggle to manage the initial waves of the death and disruption associated with the pandemic, accumulating evidence indicates another “SECOND WAVE” is building: rising rates of mental
health and substance use disorders. - JAMA, 10/12/2020
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Guides: Addressing Covid-19, MH & Wellbeing…
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Introducing the LEAD Framework
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LEAD … in a rapidly changing world
Leadership
Effective Communication
Adapt to Change
Double down on Access
Reassure, normalize, show empathy, make MH visible!
Routine, listen, be available, be a trusted source
Policies, practices, expectations, style, flexibility
Prevention, support, EAP, MH & SUD care
Strengthen Prevention
Share signs of common MH conditions
Promote early and easy access to care
Share stress management strategies
Promote resiliency
Consider Employee Resource Groups
Promote meditation & mindfulness
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Doubling Down on Access to Care
EAP: are > people reaching out?
Are digital options offered?
Health plan benefits: are people connecting with care they need?
Access to care is a major challenge!!
Working to forge a Path Forward …
Mental health is extremely difficult to navigate.Can employees connect with services & supports?
National Technical Resource TeamEducation to NationalStakeholders
(Consultants, Industry Groups)
Advise and Support Coalitions
Website /Tools/SpeakersBureau
The PATH FORWARD Five-Year PlanNetworkAccess
Measurement-based Care
Collaborative Care
MH Parity Compliance
Tele-behavioral Health
NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEENational Alliance of Healthcare PurchaserCoalitions
HR Policy Association and American Health Policy InstituteAmerican Psychiatric Association
APAF Center for Workplace Mental HealthBowman Family Foundation
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
30 Non-RESET Coalitions Purchaser Engagement Initiative
Educate consultants /employers
Enlist Purchaser “Sign-On” to Initiative
Execute 10 Universal Action Steps
Eight RESET RegionsMulti-Stakeholder Change Initiative
Establish Regional Baseline
Foster Stakeholder Plan
Project Management/ Problem Resolution
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN
Benefits Consultants Employers/Plan Sponsors Health Plans/TPAsPBMs
Health SystemsPrimary CareBH Specialists
RESET
egionalmployertakeholderngagementeam
RESET
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How do we support better connection to care?
Only ½ of people with mental health conditions get help. Why? Stigma, myths, stereotypes Fear of judgment Not sure how to access care
How do we increase the number of people seeking care when it’s needed?
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An e-Learning training module for leaders and people managers that supports them to: Understand the impact of mental health on employees and the
organization.
NOTICE what may be signs of potential mental health concerns.
Know how to TALK with a person they may be concerned about.
Be better equipped to ACT by connecting a person with services and supports.
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NOTICE changes that are not typical
The key word is “changes,” suggesting that a person may be experiencing mental health challenges.
It’s not about suggesting a mental health diagnosis. Rather it’s about seeing changes in a person’s:
o Appearanceo Behavioro Moodo Thinking
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ACT: Connecting the Person with Services and Supports
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Rich Array of NTA at Work Resources
Art of Listening Caregiving
Crisis Response Protocol for a Mental Health
Crisis
Disability and Accommodations Eating Disorders
Employee Assistance
Programs (EAPs)
Employee Resource Groups
(ERGs)
External and Community Resources
Factors Impacting Mental Health
Family and Medical Leave
(FML)
Leave Management and Return-to-Work
Loneliness NTA at Work Overview
Privacy and Confidentiality
Psychological Safety
Racism and Trauma at Work
Remote Work and Mental Health Substance Misuse Suicide Prevention
Warning Signs of Mental Health
Conditions
20 Downloadable Resources!
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Contact Information
Darcy Gruttadaro, DirectorEmail: [email protected]
Visit: workplacementalhealth.org@darcygrutt
As Uncertainty Remains, Anxiety and Stress Reach a Tipping Point at Work. Oracle Report Nov. 2020
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