Evaluating employee assistance programs: 15 questions workplaces should ask to strengthen the mental health safety net

Abstract

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) may be one of the best-kept secrets for many employers. Instead, EAP resources should be widely publicized to help encourage participation by managers, employees, and their family members. Providing support services for employees' personal and workplace problems that have the potential to negatively affect work can promote vibrant workers and mitigate risk.