The Standard Shares Workplace Behavioral Health Trends and Top Insights in Upcoming Free Webinar

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of Employee Benefits Week, representatives from The Standard are partnering with HR Daily Advisor to offer a free webinar “Behavioral Health and The Pandemic: Workplace Benefits Trends and Considerations” on Thursday, April 22. The panel will examine recent data on behavioral health trends in the workplace and how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased behavioral health conditions among workers across all ages, industries and positions. For example, findings from The Standard’s 2020 Behavioral Health Impact Update show:

• Forty-nine percent of full-time American workers self-reported problem use of alcohol, drugs or prescription medication.
• Nearly half (46%) of full-time American workers are suffering from mental health issues.
• Among workers struggling with mental health issues, more than half (55%) report it has been affecting their work since the pandemic began.
• One in three employees say that half or more of their work time suffers when they are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Presenters will discuss the latest insights, considerations and approaches to address these growing issues and participants can participate in a live Q&A session.

WHAT:	Behavioral Health and The Pandemic: Workplace Benefits Trends and Considerations
SPEAKERS:	Dan Jolivet, Ph.D. — Workplace Possibilities Practice Consultant
	Brenda Smith, CPDM — Director, Workplace Possibilities Program
	Debra Villar, LMHC, CCM — Manager, Disability Management Resources
WHEN:	April 22, 2021
	2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific

For more information or to register for the webinar, visit the Employee Benefits Week site.

If you would like to speak with Dan Jolivet, Brenda Smith or Debra Villar regarding behavioral health or findings from The Standard’s Behavioral Health Impact Update, please contact Lisa Martin-Bomnskie at [e-mail].

View The Standard’s Workplace Possibilities Program page to learn more.

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.