Timing (of care) is everything

Connecting employees to mental health support sooner can make a big difference in the road ahead

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Mental health costs grow by the minute

By combining medical, pharmacy, and behavioral claims data, we can help identify early signs of behavioral health needs—even among employees who may never seek care on their own. Which means we can connect people to support sooner, helping reduce disruption, stabilize workforce performance, and avoid higher costs.

A casually dressed man walks a bicycle along an urban street. He wears a green shirt over a white t-shirt while holding the handlebars of the bike. The background shows buildings, trees, and a slightly blurred streetscape, suggesting motion and a city environment. The overall scene feels relaxed and contemporary, with natural daylight and soft focus on the surroundings.

Research has shown:

$2,565

savings in medical costs per person in the 15 months post diagnosis with a behavioral health condition*

35%

productivity improvement when depression is addressed**

Many mental health care models fall short. Take a closer look at what sets us apart:

 

What many employees experience today

 

Barriers to timely, coordinated mental health support are common:
  • Long wait times to access care
  • Limited provider options that may not reflect personal preferences
  • A need to repeat their story across providers
  • Difficulty navigating where to start

Mental health care that's better by design

 

An approach designed to support what employees are looking for in care:
  • Timely access to care, including virtual care
  • Support finding providers aligned to individual needs
  • Guidance to help navigate the care experience
  • A more connected approach across services

Earlier support in action

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Identify signs early:

Whole-person data helps highlight individuals who may benefit from support.

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Engage proactively:

Early outreach programs aim to connect with employees before symptoms escalate, removing barriers to care.

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Connect to the right support:

Employees are guided to the right level of outpatient care as quickly as possible.

See how a more connected approach to mental health support can help your organization.

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*Johana Belton, PhD; Carol Quinlan, MPH; Beth Taylor, PhD et al. Dec. 2022. Association of Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment with Medical and Pharmacy Costs in the First 27 Months Following a New Behavioral Health Diagnosis in the US. Results may vary.

**The Impacts of Poor Mental Health in Business | Berkeley Exec Ed. As of Dec 2025. 

 

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