Six Boston Scientific Benefits That Support Employee Mental Health

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., February 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — One in five American adults has a diagnosable mental health problem. Yet, too often, our friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family members suffer emotionally and do not recognize the symptoms of a disorder or feel comfortable seeking help. And sometimes, were those who suffer in silence.

Boston Scientific is committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness in the workplace and helping employees discover the tools, techniques and resources they need. Your benefits may vary depending on where in the world you join us. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about the ways we’re supporting the well-being of our workforce in the WE

1. Off-grid? No more!

Access should never be a barrier to mental health care. However, between the current national shortage of mental health providers and the cost of care in the WE, it can often be difficult to find available providers within an insurance network, but it is costly to go out of network. That’s why Boston Scientific covers a range of services for behavioral and mental health – and if you need these covered services out of network, we cover them simply as if they were “in network”, so you can get the the support you need. .

2. Telehealth for adults and adolescents

Adolescent mental health is deteriorating, continuing a decade-long downward trend, according to a worrying recent study. Centers for Disaster Control and Prevention report; it found that 42% of high school students felt constantly sad or hopeless, and 22% seriously considered attempting suicide. Worried about your teenager? Do you think they might need to talk to someone? Virtual mental health appointments via Teladoc provide a convenient and cost-effective way to obtain care for both adults and adolescents. Therapists are available by appointment by phone or video seven days a week to help your teen with issues like school stress, family challenges, depression, eating disorders and more. And of course, they’re always there for you and your other eligible family members.

3. Free counseling sessions

OUR Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free support service designed to help employees and their families resolve personal issues that may arise. It is staffed with master’s and doctoral level clinicians who are ready to listen to you and help you find ways to cope. We offer five free, confidential sessions per topic per year for employees and their family members. (For example, you and each of your family members may benefit from five sessions of anxiety counseling and five sessions of grief counseling, up to five sessions per year on five separate topics.) Additionally, the PAE provides expert help to guide you through life. stressors such as finances, elder care situations, parenting issues and legal needs.

4. Therapy in your pocket 24/7

Also available for free through our EAP, Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) is a digital self-care tool available anytime on your mobile phone. Created by a team of mental health professionals, it consists of simple, science-based activities personalized to fit your life. Use the app to improve your mental health and wellbeing, combat stress and anxiety, and improve mindfulness and sleep – on your schedule.

5. A personal health care advocate

Navigating health care can be a bit like navigating a maze: confusing, sometimes overwhelming, even endless. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to guide you through your mental health journey? Guess what: Expert advice is just a phone call away from our third-party healthcare advocates. Whether you’re looking to find a therapist or understand your medication plan, need case management or intake assistance, or have questions about billing or coverage, your advocates are ready to help simplify your healthcare experience every step of the way.

6. Wellness webinars, seminars and events throughout the year

Mental health awareness is integrated into everyday life at Boston Scientific in many ways. Take our fitness centers, for example, where you’re encouraged to drop in for a stress-busting workout, borrow a bike for a lunchtime ride, or attend a calming meditation session . Throughout the year, you can also attend virtual seminars on a number of mental health topics or take advantage of our periodic on-site mental health fairs. In addition, we are rolling out new training for people leaders in collaboration with Zevo Health recognize common signs of mental distress and identify support for colleagues. And because a support network is crucial for mental health, our WellBeing SharePoint site, WellBeing Yammer group, and LEAD (Leadership, Education and Allies for Disabilities) employee resource group provide employees a place to connect and sharing.

Learn more about what makes Boston Scientific the “Best Place to Work” by visiting explore its wide range of benefits.

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