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www.hrreporter.com 39 2. Won't treating employees cost more than lost productivity? Not so, according to the report, which also assessed companies that already offer mental health treatment. The findings: For every dollar invested, "the median yearly ROI on mental health programs was C$1.62 among the seven companies that provided at least three years' worth of data. Companies whose programs had been in place for three or more years had a median yearly ROI of C$2.18." So, not only are employer-funded treatment programs offering a healthy return on investment, but the returns actually increase the longer a company offers treatment options. 3. Why should a company consider online treatment? Good question. Inpatient treatment has a proven success rate, with results that last. So, why take a chance on online treatment? There are a couple of good reasons. First, EHN Canada's Intensive Out- patient Programs allow your employees to continue their work while receiving effective online treatment. There is no need to hire and train a replacement or risk losing a valued employee for good. They will also be able to maintain their commitments to family obligations. Next, online does not mean subpar. Employees will receive quality treatment from psychotherapists and counsellors specially trained in virtual treatment. They will be able to participate in both individual sessions as well as important group therapy. But does online therapy work as well as face-to-face treatment? McMaster University published a study in 2020 (Rapid Synthesis: Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Care for Adults with Mental Health and/or Addictions Issues) that found "virtually delivered psychotherapy is generally as effective as face-to-face care for people with mood, anxiety and traumatic stress disorders." 4. What does an intensive outpatient program include? I t 's m o r e t h a n s i m p l y o n l i n e counselling. An IOP is a structured blend of intensive individual and group therapy sessions spanning eight weeks, followed by 10 months of online aftercare designed to help your employees stay on track. It also includes access to the EHN Online app (powered by Wagon) to help your employees set goals, track their progress and monitor triggers, along with a team of strong clinical experts specifically trained in online therapy. There is also the flexibility and c o nv e n i e n c e o f t r e at m e n t f r o m the comfort of home (which, given the ongoing pandemic, is good for many reasons). 5. Why is funding treatment a good business decision? As an HR professional, you have to balance the needs of both the company and individual employees. An IOP does the same thing. It is a cost-effective program that will ultimately save your company money. It can also boost overall employee morale and promote loyalty by demonstrating that the company cares about each employee's mental and physical well- being. It is a lower-cost option for employ- ees before they need residential treatment. And you won' t have to replace valuable team members while they are enrolled. CHRR To find out more about IOP and its benefits, visit www.ehncanada.ca/ iop-hrreporter. IOP includes access to an app to help your employees set goals, track their progress and monitor triggers, along with a team of strong clinical experts, specifically trained in online therapy.

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