The resources, tools and programs included here were selected based on the following criteria:

Ideally, resources are evidenced-based, supported by independent studies showing positive outcomes or practice-based with organizations using the program or resources and reporting positive outcomes.
Managed by credible, recognized leaders in workplace mental health known for developing high-quality programs and resources.
Speaks to one or more of the four areas of focus.
Programs and resources apply to diverse workplaces.

Know the Impact, Raise Awareness and Break the Silence

Consider the work environment in which employees work every day and the importance of developing policies, procedures and practices that support the mental health and well-being of all employees.

A campaign to inspire and empower individuals to destigmatize mental health in the workplace. They do this through sharing stories, knowledge, and insights that will change how people with a mental health condition are perceived, bring hope to individuals, share best practices, create a database of information, and create workplaces where people fell that they can talk about their mental health.

MHA Stress Screen

This stress screen is a useful tool for employees to self-evaluate their level of stress.

Mental Health Screening Tools

Mental Health America provides free anonymous online screenings for nine mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, psychosis, addiction, eating disorders, and a screen for parents and youth. Screening tools are scientifically validated and the most commonly used screens in primary care. Users can email or print screens to give to providers. Employers can link the screens electronically via emails or distribution lists.

Mind the Workplace

The Work Health Survey measured the attitudes and perceptions of over 17,000 employees across 19 industries in the US. Survey questions were designed to collect data on work environments, workplace stress, employee engagement, and employee benefits. Mind the Workplace summarizes findings from the Work Health Survey exploring the relationship between workplace health and employee engagement.

Right Direction

A turnkey and customizable educational initiative developed jointly by the Center for Workplace Mental Health and Employers Health, a business coalition, to raise awareness about depression in the workplace, promote early recognition of warning signs and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions.

Mental Health First Aid at Work

A workplace mental health training program, offered by the National Council, that teaches participants how to notice and support an individual who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use concern or crisis and connect them with the appropriate employee resources.

Guarding Minds @ Work

Developed in Canada, this website offers assessment resource and training for organizations based on thirteen psychosocial factors that impact mental health within organizations. This research-based approach addresses interrelated challenges through training and guidance, in the form of “action resources,” that focus on areas of concern and provide practical approaches for improvement.

In Our Own Voice

A program offered by NAMI that consists of 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations, providing a personal perspective of mental health conditions, including leaders with lived experience talking openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition. Hearing first-hand experiences is an effective approach to reducing stigma.

Mental Health Calculators

Understanding the impact of mental health conditions on your organization helps you make the business case for increased investment and attention to mental health issues. These tools estimate the prevalence of mental health conditions in your workforce, the cost to the bottom line, and the potential savings from implementing intervention programs.

Facts and Figures

Researchers have found that among people who raise concerns about a mental health challenge with their employer, only 40% were offered support – most often a referral to a mental health professional or a relaxation or stress-management class.

Create a Mentally Healthy Culture

Consider the work environment in which employees work every day and the importance of developing policies, procedures and practices that support the mental health and well-being of all employees.

Actionable Strategies Report

A new report (March 2019) commissioned by the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable bringing attention to the prevalence of poor mental health. It provides actionable strategies for advancing workplace mental health from CEO Roundtable companies and an expert panel.

Working Well Toolkit

The Working Well toolkit is a collaborative effort to help employers foster a workplace that supports mental health and wellness.

Heads Together

The program has two core elements: An Employer Gateway – with curated resources to address workplace mental health constructively and proactively and an Online SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) Employee Training to equip employees with information so that they can better support themselves and their colleagues.

MHA Workplace Wellness Assessments

MHA hosts a work health survey, adding questions annually that provide insight into the challenges and needs of workplaces. On occasion MHA has provided the survey to companies interested in using such an evaluation for their teams. MHA provides assistance with survey distribution and data analysis. For more information on providing the survey as an employer, please email MHA at the link provided.

MHA Workplace Wellness Consultation

MHA offers confidential consulting to help identify solutions. For employers, supports include a discussion about challenges and options targeting the intersection of workplace culture and mental health.

Occumetrics Assessment

Through MHA Franklin County’s Occumetrics program, businesses and organizations of all sizes can assess their overall health through the lens of employee wellbeing and recommend improvements in identified areas of concern. Many factors impact employee retention, productivity, and engagement. Occumetrics helps agencies quickly identify, understand, and address employee concerns with customized improvements to create an engaged and productive workforce.

Workplace Mental Health Case Studies

The Center for Workplace Mental Health has more than 70 case studies of innovative approaches employers in a diverse array of industries have taken in addressing workplace mental health.

Working Through It

A series of videos developed by the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace (Canada) to address a wide range of workplace mental health challenges. The videos provide stories from individuals experiencing mental health conditions to increase mental health awareness and help people understand how to manage their mental health in and out of the workplace. It also includes a Leader’s Guide with a comprehensive, step-by-step awareness raising program for front-line supervisors.

I C U

A video-based awareness initiative to reduce stigma and foster a workplace culture that supports mental health. ICU was developed by DuPont, delivered to their 70,000 employees worldwide and donated to the Center for Workplace Mental Health. The initiative includes an implementation guide, sample flyers, an evaluation and more.

Facts and Figures

Every dollar spent to promote good mental health in the workplace results in a return of $2.30, making creating a mentally healthy workplace a good business decision.

Improve access to mental health and substance use services and supports

Determine where opportunities exist for improving access to mental health support and services.

Department of Labor Guidance

Provides two separate sets of guidance – one for employers and advisers, and one for workers and families, but they appear to be largely similar. The guidance links out to FAQs about the Mental health Parity and Addiction Act. It also links out to the Mental Health Parity Implementation and Public Comments. Other links include ‘Outpatient Benefit Sub-classifications’ and ‘Understanding Implementation of MHPAEA’.

MHA Workplace Wellness Training

MHA offers customized trainings for employers and employees on topics related to mental health and the workplace. Trainings are available in person and virtually via phone or video conferencing. Trainings are customized based on employee needs and flexible in time allotted to training (hours to days based on needs). Trainings include opportunities to Learn, Support and Skill Build around common mental health, workplace stress, and employee support issues.

Collaborative Care in Primary Care

The Collaborative Care Model provides holistic care by delivering integrated physical and mental health care in primary care settings. This model produces positive results for people experiencing common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders, by offering convenience with one stop healthcare in a familiar setting.

Wellness Works

Wellness Works is a workplace education and training program that helps organizations be more effective in addressing mental health issues in the workplace. Wellness Works offers an award-winning suite of training products that have been evaluated as effective in reducing stigma, which is crucial for organizations to successfully manage mental health in the workplace.

Mental Health Seminars

MHA of Eastern Missouri provides seminars to start the conversation and give employers and employees the skills needed to make mental wellness part of everyday life. Their seminars teach a variety of techniques to help employees care for mental health just as they care for physical health.

National Alliance

National Alliance of Health Care Purchaser Coalitions report on achieving value in mental health support and reviewing the performance of health plans across key areas of behavioral health.

Center for Workplace Mental Health

Recommendations developed by the Center and the American Psychiatric Association on action steps employers and health plans can take to improve access to mental health and substance use care.

APA APP Evaluation Toolkit

The toolkit reviews the importance of rating an app, how best to evaluate an app and provides the opportunity to seek additional guidance on apps and the evaluation process.

The Job Accommodation Network

Confidential technical assistance for employers, including on the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance assistance and more from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Facts and Figures

One in five adults are estimated to be living with a mental health condition, but less than half of those in the U.S. receive treatment.

Leadership as a Catalyst

Determine where opportunities exist for the leadership of your organization to better support employees’ mental health and well-being.

California Mental Health Standards

New legislation has authorized the development of a voluntary mental health standard for the California employers.

One Mind at Work Charter

Offering leaders the opportunity to sign a commitment to workplace mental health, signaling a long term commitment and comprehensive interest in improving the mental health of employees.

EEOC

EEOC Guidance on Mental Health in the Workplace

Highlighting Leaders

MHA's Corporate Excellence Award was established for the purpose of recognizing an exemplary corporation that promotes the mental health of its employees, stakeholders, and community. Corporations with a national, international, or regional footprint can be nominated for this award.

The National Standard of Canada

A set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work. The Standard provides a comprehensive framework to help organizations of all types guide their current and future efforts in a way that provide the best return on investment.

Working Well Toolkit

Developed by leading employers to help organizations identify practical strategies for mentally healthy workplaces. It outlines four key principles for driving change in workplace mental health and provides a list of resources employers can use or after which they can model their own programs.

Facts and Figures

43% of business leaders believe that well-being reinforces their organization’s mission and vision, 60% report that it improves employee retention, and 61% said that it improves employee productivity and bottom-line business results.

The resources, tools and programs included here were selected based on the following criteria:

Know the Impact, Raise Awareness and Break the Silence​

Consider the work environment in which employees work every day and the importance of developing policies, procedures and practices that support the mental health and well-being of all employees.

Researchers have found that among people who raise concerns about a mental health challenge with their employer, only 40% were offered support – most often a referral to a mental health professional or a relaxation or stress-management class.

Create a Mentally Healthy Culture

Consider the work environment in which employees work every day and the importance of developing policies, procedures and practices that support the mental health and well-being of all employees.

Every dollar spent to promote good mental health in the workplace results in a return of $2.30, making creating a mentally healthy workplace a good business decision. ​

Improve access to mental health and substance use services and supports

Determine where opportunities exist for improving access to mental health support and services.

One in five adults are estimated to be living with a mental health condition, but less than half of those in the U.S. receive treatment.

Leadership as a Catalyst

Determine where opportunities exist for the leadership of your organization to better support employees’ mental health and well-being.

43% of business leaders believe that well-being reinforces their organization’s mission and vision, 60% report that it improves employee retention, and 61% said that it improves employee productivity and bottom-line business results.

Know the Impact, Raise Awareness and Break the Silence

Every dollar spent to promote good mental health in the workplace results in a return of $2.30, making creating a mentally healthy workplace a good business decision.