Mental health conditions and substance use disorders can be costly. Not only for the individual experiencing the life-altering effects of the disease(s), but effective treatment can also be expensive. Because of this, employers are increasingly expected to offer comprehensive health benefits that support their employees’ mental and physical well-being. In this new video episode, Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® experts Cammy Jenkins and Dr. Matt Stanley shares how.
Wellmark has expanded mental health resources and how employers can help their employees gain access. Don’t have time for the whole episode? Select a chapter within the link to watch specific segments. Included in this episode:
- The increased need for mental health resources (1:40)
- Wellmark’s dedicated behavioral health team and their commitment to members (4:55)
- Self-service mental health access on myWellmark® (10:40)
- Additional resources available to employers and members (12:10)
- Mental health vs behavioral health explained (14:05)