In Connecticut, construction workers receive daily support from recovery coaches post-addiction treatment to facilitate their reintegration into work. Pennsylvania's Geisinger hospitals lessen stigma by removing intrusive questions about doctors' mental health treatment during the credentialing process. Mental health crises at workplaces like addiction and suicide need urgent attention. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is crucial for addressing workplace mental health, but its funding and attention have diminished. Workplace stress is a leading factor affecting mental health and contributes to a significant number of deaths in the U.S. annually.
In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union connect with a recovery coach after completing addiction treatment, receiving daily check-ins and support for a year.
Doctors at Geisinger hospitals no longer have to answer intrusive mental health questions during credentialing, which helps to reduce stigma around seeking treatment in the healthcare field.
The workplace is now seen as a primary setting for addressing mental health issues, necessitating confrontations with crises like addiction and suicide.
About 60% of employees worldwide report that their job significantly impacts their mental health, with workplace stress contributing to an estimated 120,000 deaths annually.
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