This year, Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the first national certification recognizing U.S. employers committed to supporting a mentally healthy workforce. Bell Seal certification recipients are required to complete a comprehensive 58-criteria application of workplace policies and practices that influence worker mental health outcomes, including workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and wellness programs. The results of the application are then compiled into an annual Workplace Mental Health Report, sharing the trends and best practices for the benefit of all employers.
Of the 949 employers that completed the presurvey to determine their eligibility for Bell Seal certification, only 40% met the requirements for certification making it a highly esteemed honor to have made the list. While most recipients are local organizations, several national companies were honored, including 22 who happen to be DirectEmployers Members:
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Congratulations to all 271 recipients for their dedication to supporting and improving the mental health outcomes of their employees! With approximately 23% of adults experiencing a mental illness in the past year (equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans)1, we hope to see an increase in the number of companies who meet the criteria as mental health becomes more of a focus in the workplace.
[1] “2024 State of Mental Health in America”. https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america. Accessed 2024 August 19.
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