Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] Although, they represent the lion's share of the American workforce, few articles specifically address the mental health and wellbeing needs and related resources for small employers. In this paper we define small businesses and their share of the U.S. workforce. Next, we review the research on the increasing burden of behavioral health disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, we discuss the role of employee assistance programs (EAP) in small businesses to effectively respond to the kinds of worker health and workplace problems exacerbated by the pandemic. [To read more, click View Resource.]
This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Health Organizations: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health (Mental Health).
