Mental illness, substance abuse and behavioral problems cost the United States $247 billion a year in treatment and lost productivity alone. Each year, more than 400,000 Americans die as a result of smoking, overeating, substance use; and related accidents and suicide.
The strong relationship between behavioral health issues and physical health issues, as well as their influence on the workplace, has been well documented. ValueOptions’ own absenteeism and productivity studies have demonstrated the improvement in workplace performance that accompanies mental health treatment. As a result of this mounting evidence, mental health treatment has become increasingly important resource to companies.
Attend this one-hour Webinar to:
- Discuss how mental health and substance abuse issues can negatively affect the workplace
- Learn about the importance of exercise in mood maintenance, recovery, and resilience
- Gain strategies to promote understanding of mental health issues, drug addictions, interventions and treatment
- Enhance your company’s ability to support employees with regard to behavioral health issues and improve the bottom line
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from the internationally renowned expert, Dr. Mark Gold!
- Dr. Mark Gold, MD , Distinguished Professor & Chairman Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida
Since beginning his career in research at the University of Florida in 1970, Dr. Gold has authored over 900 medical articles, chapters, and professional journal abstracts on a wide variety of psychiatric subjects. (He has written many additional articles for the Achieve Solutions Web site as well.) He has written twelve professional books, including practice guidelines, ASAM core competencies, and medical text books for primary care professionals, and 15 books for general audiences. According to a review in the Journal of the American Medical Association, "Mark S. Gold, M.D. is the most prolific and brilliant of the addiction experts writing today.”
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