Expert Interview: Darcy Gruttadaro, Mental Wellbeing In The Workplace

Low mental/emotional wellbeing is a leading workplace health challenge. Much of the workforce now suffers from depression and anxiety disorders that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles and, according to a recent World Health Organization-led study, cost the global economy US $1 trillion each year in lost productivity. 

Up to now, employers have been reluctant to approach employee mental health, or have not provided adequate access to mental health benefits. Yet, growing research shows that investing in workplace mental/emotional wellbeing can lead to healthier and more productive employees and measurable employer returns. 

In this podcast, Darcy Gruttadaro discusses the challenges and opportunities for companies to improve employee mental/emotional wellbeing including:

• The top mental health challenges in US workplaces 
• What low employee mental/emotional wellbeing costs employers
• How to remove the stigma associated with mental illness 
• How to improve access to affordable mental healthcare
• Employer mental health initiative success stories

About the guest:  Darcy Gruttadaro is the Director for the American Psychiatric Association’s Center for Workplace Mental Health where she writes, speaks and advocates for employee mental health. A lawyer by training, she previously worked in senior-level positions with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, focusing on expanding access to effective mental healthcare service. Visit: http://workplacementalhealth.org/