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support for wellness

Explore how effective support systems are the backbone of successful wellness programs. Learn about the crucial roles played by leadership commitment, wellness champions, and communication strategies in driving engagement and sustaining long-term wellness initiatives. Discover resources and best practices for creating a supportive environment that fosters employee participation, encourages healthy behaviors, and boosts program outcomes. From wellness coordinators to tech solutions, strong support networks ensure that wellness programs thrive and deliver lasting results.

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The Business Case for Mental Health Programs at Work

Workplace mental health is no longer a “nice to have.” It is a measurable business lever that affects cost, productivity, retention, and risk. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults (≈23%) lives with a mental health condition, and serious conditions affect ~6%—numbers large enough to influence every mid-to-large employer’s P&L. Globally, depression and anxiety cost about US$1 trillion in lost productivity and 12 billion working days annually—evidence that the financial drag is systemic, not anecdotal.