Techno Trends in Workplace Mental Health: Industry Survey Reveals Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract
Part 1. Increased Virtual Delivery of EAP Counseling and Workplace Support. Part 2. Effectiveness of Digital and Techno Tools. The research literature is reviewed to provide the advantages and disadvantages of technology-based support tools for supporting mental health. We also learn how professionals in the field of EAP evaluate the effectiveness and purpose of technology-based support tools for supporting mental health (2021 survey study results of EAP field: N = 351). Part 3. Conclusions on the Role of Technology in the Future for EAPs. Future success involves greater integration at operational and data sharing levels of live counseling with techno tools.Description
Slides and handout from a 60-minute presentation at the EAPA Virtual Conference, March 24, 2022Citation
Attridge, M. (2022, March 24). Techno Trends in Workplace Mental Health: Industry Survey Reveals Challenges and Opportunities. [Conference Presentation] Employee Assistance Professionals Association Virtual Conference.Sponsors
Attridge Consulting, Inc.Keyword
EAPhuman therapy
techno-therapy
internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy
iCBT
Employee assistance programs
Research
Technology
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020
Mental health
Counseling