Why Manage Mental Health Mental health conditions are the most expensive health challenges in the nation behind cancer and heart disease. 1

Programs and Capabilities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Managed Behavioral Health (MBH) Opioid Workers Compensation Program Professional Monitoring Programs Customized Utilization Reporting Resilience Training and Coaching

Advantage of Carving Out Custom-designed Benefit Plans Provider Network Customer Service Utilization Management Discharge Planning Care Management

Why it Matters to think “Mental” in Workers’ Comp Maintaining the mental health of employees returning to work after an injury helps prevent post-injury depression and anxiety. Mental health conditions contribute to one third of the disability claims in the United States, and are growing at a rate of 10% annually. In a workers’ compensation system, mental health conditions have a significant impact on claim duration. Organizations willing to implement a Return to Work policy can see quicker recoveries.

How To Improve Workers’ Comp Outcomes Change the workplace culture Encourage good relationships between supervisors and employees Educate employees on the value of their EAP benefit Organizations willing to implement a Return to Work policy can see quicker recoveries.

Vice President Business Development Carol Pinkerton Vice President Business Development cpinkerton@americanbehavioral.com 205.913.7084