Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do? : A Workplace Guide - 3

As a CEO/Company Leader:
What Can I Do?
" I can set the tone for a supportive culture. "
As a CEO or other company leader, you can set the tone for a
mental health-friendly work culture-and taking steps to do so is
smart business.
One in five American adults experiences a mental health condition
each year.1
The vast majority of these individuals are of working age,
and the key to helping them-and all employees-thrive is an inclusive,
supportive workplace.
To promote such an environment, employers can follow the " 4 A's " framework:
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Awareness:
Educating workers
about mental health
issues and taking
action to foster a
supportive workplace
culture.
Accommodations:
Providing employees
with mental health
conditions the
supports they need
to perform their best.
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Assistance:
Supporting employees
who have, or may
develop, a mental
health condition.
Some employers
do this through
employee assistance
programs (EAPs).
The " 4 A's " framework is a key part of the Mental Health Toolkit, a resource for employers developed by
the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). In addition to specific
strategies for implementing the " 4 A's, " this toolkit provides background and resources on workplace
mental health and examples of related initiatives implemented by a variety of companies. To access it,
visit AskEARN.org/MentalHealth.
1 National Institute of Mental Health
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Access:
Assessing employersponsored
healthcare
plans to ensure
coverage for
behavioral/mental
health treatment.

http://www.AskEARN.org/MentalHealth

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