The cost to treat underlying chronic health conditions such as diabetes is two to three times higher in individuals with a mental health or substance abuse condition, which can become a concern for companies that provide health care benefits, says Gruttadaro. Via its website www.preventconstructionsuicide.com, CIASP provides resources and information for firms large and small "to implement a mental health program inside your organization. Prior to the pandemic, one in five people experienced mental health issues, making it more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease, says Darcy E. Gruttadaro, director of the center for workplace mental health at the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF). The firm also provides a wellness app portal through Wellness Workdays that includes mental health and financial wellness resources along with team fitness challenges where workers can win prizes. [Extracted from the article]
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