EFAP Programs to support mental health in the workplace
Your benefits plan is equipped with the tools to stay healthy and safe, but they are not always the best to help with problems related to mental health. This is where an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) can be added to your plan to assist your employees in staying healthy in their mind as well as their body. Adding EFAP to your plan can give you access to multiple resources that can help you in this regard. An EFAP provider offers face-to-face and telephone counseling, as well as a myriad of online resources that can provide helpful information on issues you may be struggling with. Some EFAP providers have extensive articles and podcasts on an online database, accessible to employees and employers alike. These opportunities are valuable for learning about mental health, learning about being close to someone with mental illness, and also how a workplace can be encouraging for those struggling with their mental health. Taking this information to your office or organization can be incredibly beneficial to the productivity and atmosphere at your workplace.
Being on a benefits plan with EFAP is also good for attracting potential employees. This program helps to create a sense of involvement by your HR department in the thoughts and concerns of the people within your organization, and gives the employees of your business a desire to have a healthy mind and family life. Your serious consideration of implementing this feature into your benefits plan could help your employees life full and enjoyable lives.
