The Need for EAPs: The Workplace Burden of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems

Authors

Mark Attridge, Attridge Consulting, Inc.
Patricia Herlihy, Rocky Mountain Research
Dave Sharar, Chestnut Global Partners
Tom Amaral, EAP Technology Systems, Inc.
Tracy McPherson, George Washington University
Diane Stephenson, Federal Occupational HealthFollow
Tom Bjornson, Claremont Behavioral Services
Rich Paul, Value Options
Lisa Teems, Federal Occupational Health
Eric Goplerud, George Washington University
Sandra Routledge, Watson Wyatt Worldwide

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

9-2009

Journal

EASNA Research Notes

Volume

Volume 1, Issue 2

Keywords

Alcohol; Workforce Issues

Abstract

This Research Note reviews themes from research literature on the prevalance and burden of mental health and substance abuse problems among workers to support the general need for why EAPs are needed.

Comments

Publication of the Employee Assistance Trade Association.

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APA Citation

Attridge, M., Herlihy, P., Sharar, D., Amaral, T., McPherson, T. et al. (2009). The Need for EAPs: The Workplace Burden of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems. EASNA Research Notes, 1(2).

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