July 17, 2019

Join the Worksite Wellness Employer Webinar: Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace

Applies to: All Groups

Estimates show that 72% of our nation’s workforce suffers from a mental health related condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. In fact, depression is considered the leading cause of disability in the United States, costing $210 billion annually.*

Employers and organizations are now focusing on the direct and indirect costs associated with mental health such as absenteeism, presenteeism and loss of productivity. This new approach seeks to remove the stigma of guilt often tied to mental health and encourages a workplace culture that is more accepting and supportive.

Please join us for Q3 Worksite Wellness webinar as we explore the impact of mental health issues at the workplace and provide solutions for employers to champion a supportive culture where all employees thrive.

Webinar Details
Date: Thursday, Aug. 22
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. CT
Join the WebEx
Call: 877-203-5837 U.S. toll free
Meeting number: 620 437 036

Speakers:
Cheryl Pollard, CHES, senior wellness consultant, has been with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 10 years. She provides workplace assessments, analysis, strategic planning and appropriate goal setting to help employer groups achieve their health promotion and well-being goals. She has more than 15 years of experience in the health promotion and wellness field, coaching, consulting and coordinating wellness and well-being activities.

Sallie A. Smith, MSHP, CWPM, unit manager, Enterprise Wellness, has worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for seven years, coordinating onsite wellness, supporting innovation initiatives and providing team management. With more than 15 years of experience in the health promotion and wellness field, she coaches, coordinates and manages wellness programs.

Laurie Weatherby, M.S., NASM, CI-CPT, wellness specialist, has more than 13 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She works with organizations to help them implement and promote wellness programs for their employees. Currently she leads educational presentations on a variety of health-related topics, including overviews of our wellness platform, Well onTarget^®.

*Source: Sederer, L.I. & Clemens, N.A., The Business Case for High-Quality Mental Health Care (2002)