Partnership for Workplace Mental Health Launches Database of Employer Innovations

Searchable database is the latest tool in advancing and promoting

effective employer approaches to mental health.



ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, a program of the American Psychiatric Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of Employer Innovations Online, a web-based, searchable database that profiles employers' innovative policies, programs and practices for addressing mental health. Employer Innovations Online is available at www.workplacementalhealth.org



Employer Innovations Online is the latest expression of the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health's commitment to advancing effective employer approaches to mental health. As the American Psychiatric Association President Carolyn Robinowitz, M.D., explains, "The Partnership focuses on helping employers understand the business case for addressing mental health at the workplace. Employer Innovations Online helps employers translate that understanding into action by highlighting case examples of successful company approaches."



This web-based resource is an easily navigated and user-friendly tool that describes the actual practices of leading companies in key areas, such as screening and education, Employee Assistance Programs, disability management, community partnerships, and wellness programs. Each entry, or case study, in the database describes the practice(s) of one employer, such as American Airlines, Cisco Systems, DuPont, JPMorgan Chase, Pitney Bowes, PPG Industries, and Sprint. Users have the option of searching by employer name, type of program, number of employees, type of industry, or geographical region.



According to Mary Claire Leftwich, Partnership program coordinator, "The business case for addressing mental health has evolved in recent years. Employers are increasingly saying to the Partnership, 'We get it. Not addressing mental health is costly. What do we do about it?' This tool was developed in direct response to that question."



The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health invites employer participation in this new and exciting project. Are you doing something at your workplace to address mental health? Have you found success with a specific approach from which others can learn? Interested companies and organizations can submit their innovative approaches to workplace mental health online at www.workplacementalhealth.org/search.aspx, or contact Mary Claire Leftwich at (703) 907-8561 or mleftwich@psych.org.



About The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health

The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health advances effective employer approaches to mental health by combining the knowledge and experience of the American Psychiatric Association and employer partners. The partnership delivers educational materials and provides a forum to explore mental health issues and share innovative solutions. It promotes the business case for quality mental health care, including early recognition, access to care and effective treatment. For more information, please visit the Partnership's web site at www.workplacementalhealth.org.



About the American Psychiatric Foundation

The American Psychiatric Foundation is a charitable and educational subsidiary of the American Psychiatric Association. The mission of the Foundation is to advance understanding that mental illnesses are real and can be effectively treated. For more information, please visit the foundation's web site at www.psychfoundation.org.



SOURCE American Psychiatric Foundation