
Best Resources
(3 pts on CDC Scorecard)
Provide free or subsidized clinical assessment for depression by a provider followed by directed feedback and clinical referral when appropriate.
Provide and promote free or subsidized lifestyle coaching/counseling or self-management programs that equip employees with skills and motivation to set and meet their personal goals for managing depression.
- National Hotline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Provide health insurance coverage with free or subsidized out-of-pocket costs for depression medications.
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coverage (HealthCare.gov)
Better Resources
(2 pts on CDC Scorecard)
Provide access to self-administered depression screening tools followed by directed feedback and clinical referral when appropriate.
Provide and promote interactive educational programming on preventing, detecting, and treating depression.
Provide training for managers that improves their ability to recognize depression and refer employees to company/community resources for managing depression.
- Certified Training (Mental Health Works)
Good Resources
(1 pt on CDC Scorecard)
Provide educational materials on preventing, detecting, and treating depression.
- Learn About Mental Health (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)