How employee assistance programs help with holiday overwhelm

Getting Health Care Right

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The uptick in celebrations around the holiday season can also mean an uptick in stressors for many — and a resulting uptick in employee assistance program (EAP) use, according to Diane Pipes, LISW-S, manager of well-being services for TriHealth, on this episode of Getting Health Care Right.

Pipes says it’s a good idea to help employees pre-plan for high-stress incidents. “How can I plan for the holiday function where I don’t want to see a particular family member?” she asks. “How can I plan for those occasions where there’s lots of alcohol and food, and I don’t want to overconsume?”

Listen as Pipes discusses the history and value of EAPs with host Jamie Smith, market president and publisher of the Cincinnati Business Courier, and learn more about:

· Advice for employees who may be hesitant about using an EAP.

· Resources beyond EAPs for employees whose workplace doesn’t offer them.

· ROI estimates for employers considering an EAP as part of benefit offerings.

· Reductions in stigma around mental health services today.

· The role of behavioral health in TriHealth’s population health initiative.

TriHealth Corporate Health has helped companies across the region lower costs and improve their workforce health. Learn more.