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White paper
Expand access to evidence-based support to help individuals achieve stabilization and sustain recovery.
Article
Explore the latest insights and trends shaping workplace wellbeing from our global employer survey.
Report
Explore the realities of mental health among college students and graduates and how we can make it better.
Article
Learn more about the current research on mobile crisis teams (MCTs), how to build an MCT as well as envision a future for them.
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Support for substance use disorders
Expand access to evidence-based support to help individuals achieve stabilization and sustain recovery.
Care Pathways study
Mental health specialists serve a critical role in reducing total cost of care for plan sponsors.
Emotional wellbeing support
Help your workforce take charge of their health, so they can be more resilient and present every day.
Wellbeing in the Workplace Study
Explore the latest insights and trends shaping workplace wellbeing from our global employer survey.
Antiracism and inclusion
Optum saw the value in a project for a community cohort, Leadership for Racial Equity, and quickly worked to create a national strategy.
Mental health: Optum addresses the great information divide
Explore the challenges and opportunities in using mental health data to understand prevalence, risk, impact and treatment in patients, members and communities.
Behavioral healthcare made better
We help people find care and support that’s easy to understand and access.
Reimagine your employee assistance program
Help employees feel mentally, physically and financially well with Emotional Wellbeing Solutions.
Supporting employee wellbeing after a loss
Learn how Optum helped a member find support after a loss.
Personalized support for members with autism
Optum is breaking barriers in supporting members and families who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Wellbeing shifts with meaningful impact
Results from the 8th annual Wellbeing in the Workplace study from Optum highlight how over 400 global employers are winning at wellness.
Combating the opioid epidemic
Medication interventions save lives — more people need access to them.
Addressing social determinants of health
Create solutions to eliminate barriers to care and support members.
Case study: Investing in employees' success
Tailored financial wellbeing support eases employee stress and boosts productivity for global telecommunications company.
Elevating employee engagement
Data-driven, targeted strategies help successfully increase employee use of mental health, financial and legal services.
When healthcare works better for everyone
See how building an outcomes-based model for behavioral healthcare can benefit both clinicians and patients.
Emotional wellbeing solutions for health care workers
Support healthcare workers, who put others first every day.
Are employees checked out mentally present
Keys to investing in wellbeing programs that meet employees where they are and offering solutions for everyday life.
Working together to help end the opioid epidemic
Opioids are powerful drugs with a high risk of misuse and dependence. A comprehensive solution can help address this complex problem.
Supporting the unique needs of firefighters
When the Minnesota Fire Service needed emotional well-being support for their firefighters, Optum stepped in to help.
Access to mental health care within 48 hours
Optum expands care options while reducing crisis events and costs.
Help members access behavioral health care
Guide members to quality, affordable behavioral health care.
How to ease the emotional toll of caregiving for members
Learn how plan sponsors can support caregivers and their loved ones' mental health with resources and tools.
How to build a mobile crisis team
Learn more about the current research on mobile crisis teams (MCTs), how to build an MCT as well as envision a future for them.
How organizations can support neurodiversity in the workplace
Recognizing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals and creating an inclusive workplace can enrich and empower your teams.
Leveraging GLP-1s for a whole-person approach
A holistic, strategic approach to GLP-1s combines medication, surgery and behavioral health to support weight management and reduce costs.
When chronic conditions and behavioral health collide
The collision of chronic conditions and behavioral health challenges can’t always be stopped, but healthcare leaders can work to mitigate its impact.
Youth-centered mental health
Find new ways to address youth mental health and how health care leaders and communities can come together to achieve long-lasting impact.
The importance of workforce mental health maintenance
See how employee mental health benefits are evolving to support workforce wellbeing.
Safeguard the mental health of content moderators
Learn how we support the unique workplace needs of content moderators with a tailored wellbeing strategy.
Addressing the Root Causes of Mental Health Disparities
Discover steps and strategies to reduce disparities among vulnerable populations and remove barriers for more equitable mental health care.
7 strategies for meeting more mental health needs
Discover how to create an interconnected network of services that help people get properly diagnosed, access support and sustain progress.
Understanding college and graduate student mental health needs
Explore the realities of mental health among college students and graduates and how we can make it better.
Forging a new frontier in mental and behavioral health
Overcome today's barriers with leadership, collaboration and investment strategies that proactively address mental and behavioral health.
2023 3rd Annual C-suite Research Report
How are market dynamics impacting decision-making across healthcare? Research report examines progress, challenges and priorities in 2023.
Youth mental health research findings
In our new report, you'll learn key findings about the mental health needs of young people and their caregivers, and discover opportunities for intervention.
Reimagining behavioral health
Join speakers Lou Dierking and Miranda Anderson as they share insights into how technology can drive much-needed improvements in behavioral health care.
Behavioral health support helps improve ROI
With work-life balance becoming a priority, offering no-cost outpatient therapy is more than a benefit — it’s a commitment to wellbeing.