Mental Health & Resilience for Employees and Members

LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience is a comprehensive collection of expert-led resources designed to support mental wellbeing and build resilience. It includes videos, tip sheets, articles, ask-the-expert webchat sessions, podcasts, and more. Our wide range of libraries cover mental health and resilience, physical health, parenting and caregiving, mindfulness, financial wellness, professional development and DEI, and more, from leading experts.

Our resources are created by a team of over 550 leading experts in mental health, psychology, mindfulness, wellness, organizational wellbeing, DEI, nutrition, and financial health. These professionals apply their extensive knowledge and experience to provide high-quality, reliable information and strategies.

Our experts include doctors, psychologists, authors, speakers, licensed marriage and family therapists, organizational consultants, DEI specialists, and more, covering a wide range of mental health, resilience, and mindfulness-related disciplines. Our roster of professional experts is known and respected, affiliated with best-in-class institutions, and includes published authors or certified practitioners in their respective fields.

LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience includes a variety of expert-led resources to support mental wellbeing. These resources encompass video sessions, articles, tip sheets, ask-the-expert webchat sessions, podcasts, and tools covering a wide range of topics. These topics include stress management, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, mindfulness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), financial health, and resilience-building strategies. Our content is designed as easy-to-access “microlearnings,” which have the highest utilization rates compared to longer-form content, ensuring that employees can access support in a way that suits their needs and preferences.

Yes, LifeSpeak continually updates its content to ensure it remains relevant and useful. New materials are added regularly to address emerging trends and topics in mental health and resilience. Each year, we add hundreds of up-to-date resources from leading mental health and wellness experts. The LifeSpeak content team regularly reviews all content for accuracy and updates or retires content pieces of anything that is no longer relevant or accurate. Additionally, our experts are contracted to review their content annually to ensure it reflects a current understanding of mental health topics.

LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience can be the first, unintimidating step for your employees when they are facing challenges or have questions. Providing easy access to expert-led resources helps improve productivity, job satisfaction, and overall morale. Implementing LifeSpeak demonstrates your company’s commitment to supporting employee health, enhancing your reputation as an employer of choice. Additionally, it can lead to reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, and decreased employee turnover, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more engaged workforce and a positive return on investment.

LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience offers a user-friendly entry point for members seeking support or answers to their mental health challenges. Providing accessible, expert-led resources enhances member engagement and satisfaction. Implementing LifeSpeak demonstrates your health plan’s dedication to member wellbeing, bolstering your reputation as a top-tier provider. It can also lead to decreased healthcare claims, reduced overall costs, and improved risk management. This initiative fosters a healthier, more proactive member population and delivers a strong return on investment.

LifeSpeak’s suite of solutions, including LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience, can lead to significant cost savings by reducing healthcare costs, minimizing employee turnover, and lowering absenteeism rates. To learn more about the ROI of our solutions, request a demo and speak to one of our sales reps.

We offer turn-key implementation. We understand the importance of making content and resources easily accessible for your employees. Therefore, we optimize the integration for your organization depending on your unique needs. We provide full support during the setup process, including integration with existing employee portals along with mobile access, ensuring your employees can easily and flexibly connect with the resources.

Once you give us the green light, we collaborate with you to establish your needs and select the most beneficial content mix. Your account manager will then set up your unique platform instance and create all launch communications using your corporate branding. After thorough testing, your platform integration will be ready to go live.

Our goal is to help you drive engagement and ensure employees make the most of the available resources. LifeSpeak offers comprehensive support for successful adoption, including training sessions, promotional materials, educational campaigns, and ongoing customer service. You can expect a smooth implementation and quick adoption. This will lead to maximized product utilization and engagement, allowing you to see tangible benefits within a short timeframe.

Yes, our Account Managers can work with you to set up self-selection options for employees, such as location or department. This allows us to provide detailed reporting based on these divisions.

Absolutely. We guarantee the confidentiality of all user interactions with the LifeSpeak platform. No personal information is ever shared with the employer.

Yes, LifeSpeak is GDPR certified, ensuring that we handle personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ information.

In addition to GDPR certification, LifeSpeak also adheres to the following security and compliance standards:

• SSAE18 SOC2 Type II annual audit: This rigorous audit verifies that our security controls and processes meet industry best practices.
• PIPEDA: We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in Canada.
• HIPAA: We are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects the privacy and security of protected health information.
• HiTECH: We adhere to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, which promotes the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records.
• WCAG 2.0: We strive to make our solutions accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, by complying with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.

Our commitment to security and compliance ensures that member information is safe and secure when using LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience or any of our other solutions.

LifeSpeak provides analytics and reporting tools to help you track engagement and measure the impact on employee wellbeing. This aggregate data, which ensures employee information remains confidential, can help you understand the value and effectiveness of the solution.

Yes, LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience is accessible on any mobile device, ensuring your people can access support anytime, anywhere.

Our products are designed to complement and enhance your existing wellness initiatives. Whether you have one LifeSpeak product or more, this allows for easy integration, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to employee wellbeing.

While we don’t offer 1:1 coaching or support directly, LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience is a valuable complementary benefit to existing EAPs and counseling services. By providing additional resources, promoting proactive engagement, and offering data-driven insights, LifeSpeak empowers both employees and employers to prioritize mental well-being and create a healthier, more productive work environment.

The LifeSpeak suite provides comprehensive, professional-grade support across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing topics, extending beyond the typical services offered by an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It includes diverse content types and interactive features designed to engage and support employees in various aspects of their lives.

Yes, LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience seamlessly integrates with your existing EAP, enhancing user engagement, increasing utilization, and driving improved outcomes. In fact, many of our clients have integrated LifeSpeak with their existing EAP, which increases utilization of both platforms. This powerful combination empowers employees to address a wider range of mental health and resilience needs, leading to improved wellbeing, productivity, and retention.

While both types of solutions offer valuable support, they differ in their focus and approach. LifeSpeak takes a preventive approach, providing 24/7 access to educational resources and tools to build resilience and manage daily stress and mental health challenges. EAPs, on the other hand, are typically crisis-focused, offering short-term counseling and referrals for immediate needs. By combining these two solutions, you create a comprehensive support system that addresses employees’ mental health needs at every level.

Mental health issues are pervasive, affecting 90% of workers either personally or through someone they know. Providing support is crucial for maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction.

According to the American Psychological Association, 81% of workers consider employer support for mental health important during their job search, making it a key factor in attracting top talent.

Employees with poor mental health have 4X more unplanned absences than others, leading to significant productivity losses. An estimated 200 million workdays are lost annually due to mental health issues, representing $16.8 billion in lost productivity. By implementing LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience, your organization can address these challenges proactively, fostering a healthier, more engaged workforce.

LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience is part of our suite of whole-person wellness solutions. Our other products complement LifeSpeak Mental Health and Resilience and can enhance your organization’s existing wellness offerings. Whether you need a comprehensive suite or specific solutions, we offer flexibility to meet your needs. Our solutions include Wellbeats Wellness, Torchlight Parenting and Caregiving, and ALAViDA Substance Use. These products can be used individually or bundled together, allowing you to create a holistic wellness program that complements your current initiatives and addresses the diverse needs of your employees, members, or population.

LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience bridges the gap between unaddressed mental health challenges and clinical intervention, leading to significant improvements in employee wellbeing and organizational outcomes. Studies have shown that engaging LifeSpeak can lead to:

• Reduced absenteeism: A large public sector client reported a 19% decrease in sick day utilization after implementing LifeSpeak.
• Reduced mental health claims: A large tech client saw a 10.8% reduction in mental health claims within a year of using LifeSpeak.
• Decreased short-term disability use: A telecommunications/media company using LifeSpeak experienced a 20% decrease in health-related short-term disability and a 50% reduction in mental health claim relapses.

These case studies demonstrate the significant value that LifeSpeak brings to organizations by promoting early intervention, reducing the burden on healthcare systems, and improving overall employee wellbeing and productivity.

Employees are increasingly struggling with stress, burnout, and mental health challenges, and employers are in a unique position to help. LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience offers trusted, comprehensive, and proprietary content created by over 550 leading experts in medicine, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and more. The solution is scalable, affordable, and integrates seamlessly with other wellbeing platforms. With high engagement rates and ongoing support, it’s designed to meet the diverse needs of your workforce and drive positive outcomes. Choosing LifeSpeak demonstrates your commitment to employee wellbeing and can significantly enhance productivity, job satisfaction, and overall organizational morale. A healthier workforce ultimately leads to a healthier bottom line.

Mental health plays a significant role in overall health outcomes and healthcare costs. LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience provides a proactive solution to support members facing stress, burnout, and mental health challenges. Our platform offers trusted, comprehensive, and proprietary content created by over 550 leading experts in medicine, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and more.

By integrating LifeSpeak, health plans can drive down healthcare costs by promoting preventive care and risk reduction. Our solution is scalable, affordable, and integrates seamlessly with other wellbeing platforms. Choosing LifeSpeak demonstrates your commitment to member wellbeing, making your health plan more attractive during open enrollment. A healthier member population not only reduces healthcare costs but also enhances member satisfaction, leading to higher retention rates and a better bottom line.