How Mental Health Affects the Workplace

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

What Dr. Rodriguez can say in an interview about
Mental Health and the Workplace:

Mental health is a topic that has been largely discussed over the past few years. However, people with mental health issues struggle in their daily lives, from everyday activities to workplace performance and attendance. We’ll discuss a few statistics regarding mental illness and how a Primary Care Physician (PCP) could help diagnose and treat these issues.

More than one in five adults has a mental illness[2], and 9.5 percent of adults suffer from an illness such as depression.[3] These issues are more common than many people believe, and odds are, if you haven’t experienced them, you know someone who has.

How Mental Health Affects the Workplace

    1. Missed workdays: Depressed employees miss, on average, 31.4 days per year and lose another 27.9 to unproductivity.[1]
    2. Massive financial loss for companies: Employees with undiagnosed or resolved depression miss many days of work a year, as stated above, resulting in a loss of $210.5 billion annually for the US economy.1

If you’re struggling with a mental health issue, your PCP may be able to help. They can test, diagnose, and treat several mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety. Contact Healthcare2U to learn more about our Direct Primary Care membership, our dedicated Patient Advocates, and affordable and timely access to clinics nationwide. Our DPCplus membership is an alternative to traditional healthcare insurance aimed at helping you get back to a healthier, happier life!

Visit www.healthc2u.com for more information. Healthcare2U is the nation’s fastest-growing hybrid Direct Primary Care organization.

 

Interview: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

Dr. Rogriguez co-founded Healthcare2U to ensure that organizations of all sizes and structures have unlimited, nationwide access to affordable and consistent primary and urgent care. He has over 20 years of experience working in private practice as an attending physician with one of the most prestigious healthcare systems in the country, Baylor Health Care Systems. Dr. Rodriguez and his company have been featured on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends and in publications like BenefitsPro, America’s Benefit Specialist, and Broker World.

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Sources

  1. About Mental Health (cdc.gov)
  2. Mental Health in the Workplace – For Employers | McLean Hospital
  3. Mental Health Disorder Statistics | Johns Hopkins Medicine

 

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