Focus area 06 · Partner integration

Mental health-friendly workplaces

Mental health is a leading cause of SSDI claims and lost productivity. Recovery-ready workplace practices reduce turnover, cut absence, and lift retention for people with mental health conditions. This tool audits your organization against the EARN framework.

Colleagues supporting each other in a warm workplace conversation
Support that fits the workplace
SSDI mental health
33%
Share of new SSDI awards
Working-age prevalence
21%
Adults with mental illness
Employer readiness
18%
Have formal MH program
ROI evidence
4:1
EARN meta-analysis

Why this matters

Mental health conditions are the leading cause of SSDI claim awards and one of the largest sources of lost productivity in the workforce. Employers who adopt Recovery-Ready Workplace practices report retention gains, turnover reduction, and measurable ROI. But only 18% of employers have a formal mental health support program in place. The gap is a policy and practice design problem.

Our approach: integrate rather than duplicate. The EARN Mental Health Toolkit and the SAMHSA Recovery-Ready Workplace framework are authoritative. We layer an accessible interactive maturity audit on top, so state HR directors and employer partners can benchmark themselves and get prioritized next steps.

Answer 12 questions. Get your maturity score, industry benchmark, and prioritized next steps.