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The cost of loneliness: Social isolation holds back workers and costs employers billions

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 1, 2023
An 'epidemic of loneliness' in recent decades causes stress-related absenteeism, job turnover, and lost productivity.
In addition to affecting employees' mental health, researchers at Cigna found that employers could be losing up to $154 billion a year because of loneliness.
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What the pandemic taught companies about mental health support

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Jarrett Dang and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 4, 2023
"You can't have a healthy economy without a healthy population," says Marketplace's senior economics contributor.
Health improvements can lead to economic improvements.
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Companies have sprung up to help students with mental health issues navigate college life

by Alisa Roth
Jul 25, 2022
The services provide guidance for students seeking therapists in a new town, applying for test accommodations, and managing medications.
A variety of programs have emerged to help students with mental issues prepare for college.
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When employer benefits get personal, they're tricky to use

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 19, 2022
Before abortion benefits, employer-sponsored mental health resources raised concerns.
During the pandemic, with stress and mental health problems widespread, more employees have become less committed to their jobs.
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New gun control law puts emphasis on mental health

by Kimberly Adams and Sarah Leeson
Jul 18, 2022
There's a disconnect between mental health funding and who actually commits mass shootings. The greatest effect may be on suicides.
The new law includes funding and legislation for mental health facilities. But only 3% to 5% of violent acts are committed by people with serious mental illnesses.
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As the 988 mental health crisis line goes live, advocates worry it may not be ready

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 15, 2022
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system that 988 will augment has faced problems with staffing and connecting calls to responders.
The 988 number for mental health crises launches Saturday, and experts are forecasting an increase in demand. 
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Colleges get federal guidance on using COVID relief to support student mental health

by Stephanie Hughes
May 19, 2022
The Department of Education provided ideas for using these funds, including text-based counseling and suicide-prevention training.
The Department of Education suggested how colleges can invest leftover COVID relief funds in mental health care.
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Calls to mental health hotlines rise as people seek relief during COVID

by Shalina Chatlani
Jan 26, 2022
With mental health professionals in short supply during the pandemic, some who need help are turning to hotlines and other alternative online resources.
Matthew Seltzer sits on a bench in New Orleans, Louisiana in November 2021. Like thousands of others during the pandemic, Seltzer sought help from a mental health hotline when he was unable to find an in-person counselor.
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Labor Department outlines unlawful imbalance in coverage between mental, physical care services

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon
Jan 25, 2022
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the department will ramp up legal enforcement: “We need to make sure people are covered.”
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the department will ramp up legal enforcement: “We need to make sure people are covered.”
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Share your story: Have you experienced a health parity violation?

by Marketplace Staff
Jan 24, 2022
The Department of Labor's parity report finds that mental health care is treated unfairly by insurers.
Some people may forgo mental health services because they're too pricey — even with health insurance.
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