An employee’s psychological health can never be neglected in a broad-based model of Corporate Health and Wellness Programs. Originating out of a need for alcohol abuse initiatives in the worksite, today’s employee assistance programs (EAP) encompass assessment and counseling for substance abuse and dependency, stress related disorders, family conflicts and other personal issues.

Evidence of the need for such programs is wide spread. In a national survey conducted by the Northwestern Life Insurance Company (1992) 46 percent of staff members reported that their job was very stressful, 34 percent thought about quitting their jobs because of worksite stress, and 14 percent did leave their job because of stress. Alcohol and substance abuse problems and issues of worksite violence and harassment are common areas of concern. For many the only viable treatment solution is the Corporate Health and Wellness Program.  Exemplary Corporate Health and Wellness Programs will include:

•         Personalized assessment of employee concerns

•         Assistance in treatment choice

•         Emphasis on prevention and treatment

•         Personal and family counseling programs

•         Treatment for addictions:

§  Drugs

§  Alcohol

§  Gambling

•         Crisis intervention programs

•         Stress Management Programs

•         Ongoing support groups

•         Management and employee training to identify individuals at risk.

•         After treatment assistance