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Integrating Mental Health in Workers’ Comp
Discover why mental health is crucial for the recovery of injured employees and how it shapes outcomes for both employees and organizations.
Resilient Minds, Resilient Workforce
In workers’ compensation, mental health is just as vital as physical recovery. As organizations become more aware of the hidden costs tied to mental well-being—from reduced productivity to prolonged recovery times—they’re rethinking their approach to total employee care. At Enlyte, we embed mental health and wellness strategies directly into our solutions, helping employers support recovery with empathy and innovation. Our tools empower claims teams to respond with both precision and compassion, fostering stronger outcomes and a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Mental Health's Impact
Studies reveal the likelihood of injured employees being treated for depression is 45% greater than those who are not injured. In addition, people injured at work are more likely to become depressed than those hurt outside of work.
But investment in employees' mental health can make a difference. Every $1 spent toward helping employees manage anxiety and depression results in $4 in employee productivity and reduced health claims, according to a World Health Organization study.
Treating a mental and physical condition costs 3.5x as much as a physical-only condition.
Source: Milliman
Actions You Can Take
Supporting an injured employee begins with understanding that mental health can play a pivotal role in their recovery. Even in the absence of a formal diagnosis, mental health challenges can delay healing and drive up both medical and indemnity costs. Prompt recognition and clinical intervention can significantly improve outcomes. Case managers often serve as the first line of support—taking a whole-person approach, using cognitive behavioral coaching techniques to uncover recovery barriers, and helping injured employees address challenges such as poor mental health or other psychosocial factors. When more advanced care is needed, case managers can guide the process, ensuring seamless evaluation and treatment. Here, we detail strategies you can incorporate into your workers' comp program.
Use Case Management for a Holistic Approach to Treatment
Case managers identify and address underlying behavioral symptoms.
Implement an Integrated Network
Channel injured employees to the right provider with timely access to ensure they get the help they need, when they need it.
Manage Drug Utilization
A pharmacy benefit management program can aid in managing injured employees' drug use and prevent overuse of medication.
Expand Your Knowledge
Enlyte experts have written extensively on the mental health issues impacting workers' compensation. Check out the resources below, or visit our Insights center for the full library.
Strategies for Combating Mental Health Challenges in Injured Employees
The ultimate guide for assisting injured employees with mental health challenges and safe return to work, this eBook helps leaders adopt a person-first approach to injured employee concerns.
Managing Crisis Events at the Workplace
Following a crisis event, it's normal for employees to need time to recover emotionally.
Clinical and Pharmaceutical Best Practices for PTSD
Enlyte's Tammy Bradly and Nikki Wilson shared their expertise in the WCI panel session "PTSD and its Doppelgangers." In this podcast, Tammy and Nikki talk more about this topic.
Resilience Redefines Results
June 10 | 12:00 pm EST
Presented by Tammy Bradly and Dr. Michael Lacroix (The Hartford)
Resilience is a powerful factor in improving workers' compensation outcomes, from aiding recovery to enhancing return-to-work success. This webinar examines how resilience influences the mental and physical well-being of injured employees, enabling faster and more effective recoveries. Gain practical insights into strategies that empower employees, reduce the duration of claims, and foster workplace engagement after recovery. Learn how to integrate resilience into claims processes to build a supportive foundation for long-term results.
Mental Health in the News
Tammy Bradly explores the critical roles of resilience and recovery and highlights the importance of mental wellness in nurturing a productive workforce in these two WorkCompWire's leaders speak columns.
Take a Minute for Yourself
In the fast-paced world of workers’ compensation, it’s easy to become so immersed in helping others that we neglect our own well-being. This is your invitation to pause and reflect on your mental health using the same tools we utilize in case management for injured employees. The resources below are here to encourage you to engage in self-care practices such as stress management, breathing exercises, mindfulness and healthy eating. These strategies that are essential for the recovery of those we support are equally vital to your resilience and well-being. Remember, showing kindness to yourself enables you to continue offering unparalleled care to others.
We're Here to Help
Ready to unlock better outcomes for injured employees? Our experts are here to guide you. Contact us now for a complimentary consultation and together, we’ll craft a path to thriving workplaces and employees.