Employer’s Role in Mental Health Care

From: Health Care Reform

Employer’s Role in Mental Health Care

Employer’s Role in Mental Health Care

In March, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 passengers and crew members on board. Investigators later determined that the crash was deliberately cased by co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, who had a history of depression, reportedly exhibited suicidal tendencies and contacted a number of doctors for help in the weeks before the disaster.

The incident provoked a long overdue discussion on an employer’s role in mental health, which you can read more…