A recently updated mental health toolkit from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) provides an easy-to-follow framework for building a mental health-friendly workplace.
It is built around 4 A’s:
- Awareness
- Accommodations
- Assistance
- Access
Employers can take actions to improve worker well-being, including providing education, a flexible work culture, and employee assistance programs, and also increasing access to treatment for mental health conditions.
Recent updates to the toolkit talk about the impact of Long COVID on mental health and mental health in marginalized communities.