Assessing the impact of a comprehensive mental health program on frontline health service workers.

ABSTRACT: Mental health issues are a growing concern in the workplace, linked to negative outcomes including reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and increased turnover. Employer-sponsored mental health benefits that are accessible and proactive may help address these concerns. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the impact of a digital mental health benefit (Spring Health) on frontline healthcare service workers' clinical and workplace outcomes. The benefit was sponsored by a national health services company from 2021-2022 and included mental health screening, care navigation, psychotherapy and/or medication management. We hypothesized program use would be associated with improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms, and increased productivity and retention. Partic

SUBMITTER: Ward EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662717 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature