AOHC Encore 2023-215 Best Practices for Evidence-based EAPs

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In the video, David Francis, a psychologist, discusses evidence-based employee assistance programs (EAPs) and best practices for addressing mental health in the workplace. He highlights the prevalence of mental health issues globally and their impact on employees' well-being and work performance. Francis emphasizes the need to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and promote access to evidence-based treatments. He suggests focusing on cognitive health rather than mental health to eliminate negative connotations and encourage individuals to address their cognitive habits and thinking patterns. Francis explains various cognitive distortions that commonly occur and discusses the importance of challenging and modifying these unhealthy thought patterns. He advocates for mandatory employee orientations and supervisor trainings to educate employees about EAP services and provide support for managing mental health concerns. Francis also recommends widespread promotion of EAPs through posters, brochures, and email campaigns. He encourages employers to prioritize cognitive health, reduce stigma, and make evidence-based treatment options accessible to employees. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

David Francis

evidence-based employee assistance programs

mental health

cognitive health

reduce stigma

cognitive distortions

mandatory employee orientations

EAP services

accessibility