MHEW Workplace Assessment

How do you feel about employees taking sick days due to stress, depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems?

Do your employees have access to free, confidential counseling through your organization, an EAP provider, or their insurance?

Do you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Have you ever surveyed your employees to see how much they know about mental health, what their attitudes are about mental health conditions and treatment, and/or how comfortable they feel talking about mental health in the workplace?

Do your employees have access to any peer support groups for their wellness efforts?

Do you ever talk about your experience with mental health or substance use problems at work?

How much do you prioritize mental health coverage when choosing a health insurance plan?

Does your workplace have a "24/7 Culture?"

Do you use person-first language?

If an employee comes to you to talk about how their mental health is impacting their performance or to discuss accommodations for their mental health condition, how comfortable do you feel with that conversation?

How often do you talk to your employees about managing stress and/or avoiding burnout?

Do you offer any mental-health specific elements in your workplace wellness program?

Are mental health self-screening tools accessible to your employees?

How often do you talk to your employees about what mental health benefits they receive through the organization, an EAP provider, or insurance plan and how to access them?

Do you address possible physical or mental health problems when faced with a performance issue in an employee?