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Anyone can call or text 988 or get help online here.Suicide prevention posterFive things to know about suicide prevention (video)Role of employers in preventing suicides poster (Español)Veteran Suicide Prevention training: VA S.A.V.E.Resources to assist young peopleTools to help communities, employers, and the workforce system support the mental health needs of young peoplePolicy Brief: Leveraging State Policy to Support Positive Mental Health and Employment for Youth with Marginalized Racial IdentitiesPolicy Brief: Improving Mental Health Service Delivery Including Coordinated Specialty Care for Youth with a First Episode of PsychosisReport: Youth Employment Programs' Capacity to Address Mental Health NeedsResource Guide: Youth Mental Health Resource GuideTraining and Employment Guidance Letter: Using WIOA Youth Funds for Mental Health, and Other WIOA Youth Formula Program GuidanceWebcast: Trauma Informed Care in the Workforce SystemWebcast: Introduction to Youth Suicide PreventionDOL's Youth Services Youth Mental Health Resource HubCheck out the Youth Employment: A Foundation for Mental Health and Well-Being page for more actions that communities can take. Resources for workersTools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needsGet immediate help in a crisisFind support for concerns with mental health, drugs or alcoholKnow what treatments your health insurance coversHow to make the most of your mental health and substance use benefitsHow Federal workers can get compensation for a mental-health illnessWorker "Know Your Rights" Documents:Depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions in the workplaceUse of codeine, oxycodone, and other opioidsParity for mental health and substance use disorder benefitsWhat is mental health parity? (video)How to file for and appeal denied mental health and substance use disorder benefit claimsUnderstanding Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder BenefitsEspañol (ES) | العربية (AR) | 简体中文 (ZH SC) | 繁體中文 (ZH TC) | Français (FR) | Kreyòl Ayisyen (HT) | 한국어 (KO) | po Polsku (PL) | Português (PT) | Pусский (RU) | Tagalog (TL) -For more general information on mental health, including how to get help, visit findsupport.gov." /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/twitter-cards/HomepageTwittercardOmbre.png" /> <meta property="og:image:url" content="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/twitter-cards/HomepageTwittercardOmbre.png" /> <meta property="og:image:secure_url" content="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/twitter-cards/HomepageTwittercardOmbre.png" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <meta name="twitter:description" content="PSA CampaignCheck out the "Mental Health at Work" PSA VideoWhat do I have to do?Things employers are required to do by lawWhat can I do to help?Tools and tips to support your workers' mental health Resources to assist young peopleTools to help communities, employers, and the workforce system support the mental health needs of young peopleResources for workersTools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needsFeatured BlogsWhat do I have to do?Things employers are required to do by lawMental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)Under MHPAEA, health benefit plans that cover mental health or substance use benefits cannot impose more restrictions on those benefits than what generally applies to comparable medical or surgical benefits.Details about the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality ActFactsheet: Mental health and substance use disorder parityQuestions about mental health conditions and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)The ADA limits an employer's ability to ask workers disability-related questions.Guidance for employers on disability-related questions and medical examinations of employees*Note: Other federal and state laws may applyMental Health Conditions and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Under the FMLA, covered employers must provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to eligible employees.When covered employees can use FMLA leave for a mental health conditionReasonable accommodation and discrimination protections for employees with mental health conditionsUnder federal law, workers with mental health conditions may be protected against discrimination and harassment at work related to their condition, have workplace confidentiality rights, and have a legal right to reasonable accommodations that can help them perform and keep their job.Anti-discrimination laws and reasonable accommodations for workers with mental health conditionsAccommodations for workers with mental health conditionsMental health accommodation solutions from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)What can I do to help?Tools and tips to support your workers’ mental healthHow can I help create a mentally healthy workplace?Mental Health in the Workforce ToolkitChecklist for mentally healthy workplacesWorkplace mental health factsheet (Español)Mental health resources for employersGuide for Federal Managers, Supervisors, and EmployeesEmployer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion Mental Health ToolkitFramework for workplace mental health and wellbeingSupport One Another Toolkit provides tips on creating a workplace culture that support mental health by talking about mental health (Español)"Support One Another" poster provides concrete tips for supporting co-workers"Working Together" poster provides an overview of steps employers and workers can take to address stress and mental health in the workplace"Helping Your Co-Workers and Yourself" poster offers tips on ways employers and co-workers can help each other address stress and mental health, and advice for those currently facing mental health challengesHow can I help create a recovery-ready workplace?Recovery-Ready Workplace Resource HubOpioid Use and Mental Health in the Construction Industry - NEWSubstance Use Disorder (SUD) in the Workplace - NEWHow can I help reduce workplace stress and fatigue?Workplace stress toolkitWorkplace stress sample survey questionsWorker fatigue resource page focuses information about the impact of demanding work schedules and measures workers and employers can take to prevent worker fatigue and fatigue-related injuries and illnessesPodcast on Addressing Burnout and Secondary Trauma for Veteran Service ProvidersHow can I help grieving workers?Helping workers in the aftermath of lossHow can I help prevent suicide?Help is available. 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Resources for workersTools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needsGet immediate help in a crisisFind support for concerns with mental health, drugs or alcoholKnow what treatments your health insurance coversHow to make the most of your mental health and substance use benefitsHow Federal workers can get compensation for a mental-health illnessWorker "Know Your Rights" Documents:Depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions in the workplaceUse of codeine, oxycodone, and other opioidsParity for mental health and substance use disorder benefitsWhat is mental health parity? 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accommodations that can help them perform and keep their job.</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/mental-health-conditions-resources-job-seekers-employees-and-employers ">Anti-discrimination laws and reasonable accommodations for workers with mental health conditions</a></li><li><a href="/agencies/odep/program-areas/mental-health/maximizing-productivity-accommodations-for-employees-with-psychiatric-disabilities">Accommodations for workers with mental health conditions</a></li><li><a href="https://askjan.org/disabilities/Mental-Health-Conditions.cfm">Mental health accommodation solutions from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)</a></li></ul></div></div><hr><h2 id="what-can-i-do-to-help"><img src="/sites/dolgov/files/general/mental-health/images/icon-what-can-I-do-to-help.png" alt="Blue arrow bullet point " width="40" height="40" align="left" hspace="6" loading="lazy">What can I do to help?</h2><h3><strong>Tools and tips to support your workers’ mental health</strong></h3><div 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Resource Network on Disability Inclusion Mental Health Toolkit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html">Framework for workplace mental health and wellbeing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/WorkplaceStress_SupportOneAnother_Toolkit.zip">Support One Another Toolkit</a> provides tips on creating a workplace culture that support mental health by talking about mental health (<a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/WorkplaceStress_SupportOneAnother_Toolkit_Spanish.zip">Español</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/Supporting_Your_Coworkers.pdf">"Support One Another" poster</a> provides concrete tips for supporting co-workers</li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/Working_Together.pdf">"Working Together" poster</a> provides an overview of steps employers and workers can take to address stress and mental health in the workplace</li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/Helping_Your_Coworkers_and_Yourself.pdf">"Helping Your Co-Workers and Yourself"</a> poster offers tips on ways employers and co-workers can help each other address stress and mental health, and advice for those currently facing mental health challenges</li></ul><h4>How can I help create a recovery-ready workplace?</h4><ul><li><a href="/agencies/eta/RRW-hub/">Recovery-Ready Workplace Resource Hub</a></li><li><a href="https://askearn.org/page/opioid-use-and-mental-health-in-construction">Opioid Use and Mental Health in the Construction Industry</a> - NEW</li><li><a href="https://askearn.org/page/substance-use-disorder-in-the-workplace">Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the Workplace</a> - NEW</li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-6"><h4>How can I help reduce workplace stress and fatigue?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stress">Workplace stress toolkit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/Workplace_Stress_Sample_Survey_Q.pdf">Workplace stress sample survey questions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/worker-fatigue">Worker fatigue resource</a> page focuses information about the impact of demanding work schedules and measures workers and employers can take to prevent worker fatigue and fatigue-related injuries and illnesses</li><li><a href="https://www.nvti.org/on-demand-learning/podcasts/#:~:text=Addressing%20Burnout%20and%20Secondary%20Trauma%20for%20Veteran%20Service%20Providers">Podcast on Addressing Burnout and Secondary Trauma for Veteran Service Providers</a></li></ul><h4>How can I help grieving workers?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/COVID_leaders_help_employees_loss.asp">Helping workers in the aftermath of loss</a></li></ul><h4>How can I help prevent suicide?</h4><p>Help is available. Anyone can call or text 988 or <a href="https://988lifeline.org/chat/">get help online here</a>.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA4180.pdf">Suicide prevention poster</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyorn7IyxGQ">Five things to know about suicide prevention</a> (video)</li><li><a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA4369.pdf">Role of employers in preventing suicides</a> poster (<a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA4370.pdf">Español</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhvPwTMz34A">Veteran Suicide Prevention training: VA S.A.V.E.</a></li></ul></div></div><hr><h2 id="resources-for-young"><img src="/sites/dolgov/files/general/mental-health/images/icon-resources-for-young.png" alt="clipart" width="40" height="40" align="left" hspace="6" loading="lazy"><strong>Resources to assist young people</strong></h2><h3>Tools to help communities, employers, and the 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and Employment Guidance Letter: Using WIOA Youth Funds for Mental Health, and Other WIOA Youth Formula Program Guidance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.workforcegps.org/events/2023/03/17/14/17/Youth-Trauma-and-Resilience">Webcast: Trauma Informed Care in the Workforce System</a></li><li><a href="https://youthbuild.workforcegps.org/resources/2023/09/19/14/09/Suicide-Prevention-Webcast">Webcast: Introduction to Youth Suicide Prevention</a></li><li><a href="https://youth.workforcegps.org/resources/2024/02/27/17/16/Youth-Mental-Health-Resource-Hub">DOL's Youth Services Youth Mental Health Resource Hub</a></li></ul><p>Check out the <a href="/general/mental-health-at-work/youth">Youth Employment: A Foundation for Mental Health and Well-Being</a> page for more actions that communities can take. </p><hr><h2 id="resources-for-workers"><img src="/sites/dolgov/files/general/mental-health/images/icon-resources-for-workers.png" alt="clipart" width="40" height="40" align="left" hspace="6" loading="lazy"><strong>Resources for workers</strong></h2><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6"><h3>Tools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needs</h3><ul><li><a href="https://988lifeline.org/">Get immediate help in a crisis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support">Find support for concerns with mental health, drugs or alcohol</a></li><li><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-pay-for-treatment/know-what-your-insurance-covers">Know what treatments your health insurance covers</a></li><li><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/EBSA/laws-and-regulations/laws/mental-health-parity/disclosure-guide-making-the-most-of-your-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-benefits.pdf">How to make the most of your mental health and substance use benefits</a></li><li><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/OWCP/feca/OWCP2024MentalHealthFECAFactSheet.pdf">How Federal workers can get compensation for a mental-health illness</a></li></ul></div><div 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