Depression affects more than 16 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability worldwide, costing the US economy over $210 billion per year in absenteeism, reduced productivity, and medical costs. In the wake of National Depression Screening Day in October, employers can consider opportunities to create a workplace culture that increases awareness, reduces stigma, and encourages help-seeking among employees. In this episode of the Be Health Connected podcast, Emma Jellen, Interim Director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health, provides practical guidance for organizations to address depression and other mental health conditions all year round.
