 Welcome to our new format. We have made the decision to redeploy our website in order to make it more user friendly. We wanted to make it easier for you, our visitors, to find the information and resources of most interest to you. On this portion of the website we are providing access to our free resource materials. We are doing this because we have plans to greatly expand the library of free training materials we be offer. These training materials are available by selecting the menu item "Preventing Mental Illness" on the left or using the "Prevention" link on the top menu. This is a work in progress so be sure to come back often in order to stay up to date.
You can also register for our newsletter which will allow us to keep you up to date on changes to our website as well as developments in the field of mental health. Don't worry, we won't send you sales, marketing or promotional information and we won't let anyone else have access to your information.
We hope you will find this new format easier to work with. As always, we welcome you feedback whether this be questions, suggestions, requests or comments - either good or bad. Just click on one of the contact links located anywhere on our webpages.
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We are pleased to announce the addition of two new tools to aid you in your efforts to prevent mental illness within your organization. These tools are provided at no cost.
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Depression Cost Calculator Click Here
Be advised that the results of this exercise will alarm you! In thirty seconds you will calculate the costs to your organization for Lost Productivity Time (LPT) and treatment of depression based on the most recently available statistical and cost information. The tool will generate a printable report for you based on the information you enter. None of the information you provide is stored on this website so make sure you print or save your results if you want them to be available at a later date or to share them with others in your organization.
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Get a feel for the Cognimmune approach to mental health prevention with this demonstration program. It will give you working knowledge of how our programs work, how user friendly they are and how they can benefit your organization.
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It's Like Eliminating Mental Illness For Free! |
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 Recent Statistics paint a troubling picture. Mental illnesses are having a crippling effect on our economy, our society, our businesses. . . our very way of life. Many leading experts from around the world are predicting that this will only get worse in the future.
Your organization is already affected and this will become more significant with each passing day. How many of your employees may not be working to their full potential? How many days of absenteeism are directly attributed to stress, depression, anxiety or other similar mental states in your organization in any given year? How many accidents can be attributed to the same causes? For a quick insight into how much money your organization is losing each and every year as a result of DEPRESSION ALONE click here to access the Cognimmune Depression Cost Calculator. It will take you less than 30 seconds to fill out a form that will create an anonymous, customized projection specific to YOUR organization.
You see, the result of mental impairments like those listed above is reduced productivity, higher rates of absenteeism, increased accident rates, impaired decision making and rising health insurance, health care and disability costs to name but a few. Each of these negatively impacts your organization's bottom line and this is reflected in overall profitability, shareholder value and public perception. There is a way to eliminate many of these costs and you can start doing it TODAY!
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The Effects of Depression in the Workplace |
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 Success in the work environment depends on everyone's contribution. That's why no one in the workplace can afford to ignore depression.
This year, more than 19 million American adults (9.5% of the population) will suffer from this often misunderstood disorder. It is not a passing mood. It is not a personal weakness. It is a major-but treatable-illness. No job category or professional level is immune, and even a formerly outstanding employee can be affected. The good news is that, in more than 80% of cases, treatment is effective. It enables people with depression to return to satisfactory, functioning lives. And nearly everyone gets some degree of relief. Treatment includes medication, short-term talk therapy, or a combination of both. |
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What to Do When an Employee is Depressed: A Guide for Supervisors |
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As a supervisor, you may notice that some employees seem less productive and reliable than usual-- they may often call in sick or arrive late to work, have more accidents, or just seem less interested in work. These individuals may be suffering from a very common illness called clinical depression. While it is not your job to diagnose depression, your understanding may help an employee get needed treatment.
- Each year, depression affects more than 19 million American adults, often during their most productive years--between the ages of 25 and 44.
- Untreated clinical depression may become a chronic condition that disrupts work, family, and personal life.
- Depression results in more days in bed than many other ailments (such as ulcers, diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis) according to a recent large-scale study published by the Rand Corporation.
In addition to personal suffering, depression takes its toll at the workplace:
- At any one time, 1 employee in 20 is experiencing depression.
- Estimates of the cost of depression to the nation in 1990 range from $30-$44 billion. Of the $44 billion, depression accounts for close to $12 billion in lost work days and an estimated $11 billion in other costs associated with decreased productivity.
"Major depression and bipolar disorder accounted for 11% of all days lost from work in 1987, " reported the medical director of a public utility company. |
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 Do you know someone who could use a "pick me up" or words of encouragement today? Want to let someone know you're thinking about them? Want to stay in touch with friends or business associates? Why not take advantage of our free greeting card program?
There is no cost or obligation and your privacy and the privacy of your recipient are guaranteed. Why not check it out today by clicking here.
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Is your job making you sick? |
 Janet feels like a gerbil on a wheel. She is an administrative assistant who reports to two managers. They don’t communicate with each other or coordinate their work, so she ends up with mixed messages and conflicting priorities. Thomas works a split shift which wreaks havoc with his sleep patterns as well as his family time. Pauline feels stuck on her job. She can’t get her supervisor to sit down and talk about how to expand her responsibilities.
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Clock Is Ticking . . . .
