Mental Well-being in the Workplace

7:30 AMVirtual Exhibit Hall (click here to enter)

8:00 AMOpening Remarks

8:10 AMPsychiatry, Public Health, & the Workplace: Present State & Future HopeCharles Zorumski, MD, Samuel B. Guze Professor & Head of Psychiatry Washington University School of Medicine

9:00 AMBreak

9:15 AMProtecting Minds in Panicked Times: Mental Health for Today’s WorkplaceMettie Spiess CWP, CPHSA, CEO & FounderA World Without Suicide

10:15 AMBreak

10:30 AMEmployer Panel: Best Practices for Supporting Mental Well-being in the WorkplaceModerator: Regina Ihrke, North America Wellbeing Leader, Willis Towers WatsonBo Cooper, Safety Director, Alberici Constructors, Inc.Alison Gomez, Manager, Employee Benefits, World Wide Technology, LLCJennifer Schaefer, Director of Benefits, Washington University

11:45 AMClosing Remarks

12:00 PMAdjourn

AGENDA

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Interact with Supporting Sponsors in the BHC’s first-ever virtual exhibit hall! Visit each booth to find turnkey health solutions, engaging videos, and opportunities to connect with a team representative for questions. Before leaving, don’t forget to complete the raffle entry form at the bottom of each booth page for a chance to win exciting prizes!

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Mettie Spiess, CWP, CPHSACEO & FounderA World Without SuicideMettie Spiess is a global workplace mental health expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and the Founder of A World Without Suicide. Over twenty industries across thirty-five countries have successfully utilized her innovative Voice. Value. Vigilance. process to support employee mental well-being and reduce the risk of crisis. In 2016, the National Alliance on Mental Illness awarded Mettie the Education Advancement Award for her work to end the stigma associated with mental illness. The impact principals delivered in her signature keynotes and trainings are based on her decade of experience in the health and safety field. Mettie graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Health Promotion and Wellness. She holds her Wellness Practitioner Certification through the National Wellness Institute and her Psychological Health & Safety Advisor Certification through the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Charles Zorumski, MDSamuel B. Guze Professor & Head of PsychiatryWashington University School of MedicineDr. Zorumski is the Samuel B. Guze Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis. Dr. Zorumski is also Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Director of the Taylor Family Institute for Innovative Psychiatric Research. He has published more than 340 scientific papers, five books, and holds five patents. His work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1987. He has served on the Editorial Boards of JAMA Psychiatry, Neurobiology of Disease and Cerebrum, and served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIMH Intramural Research Program from 2009 to 2013. Dr. Zorumski is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and the American Psychopathological Association.

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PANELISTSRegina IhrkeNorth America Wellbeing Leader, Willis Towers WatsonRegina is the North America Wellbeing Leader. She has been with WTW for over 20 years, spending the majority of her time in the Retirement and Health and Benefits lines of business. Regina specializes in retirement and health and group benefits, and has assisted companies throughout the Midwest in a wide variety of industries, including franchise restaurants, financial services, retail, airlines, manufacturing and utilities. She has a BS from the University of Illinois. She is the designated signing actuary for her clients and an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

Alison GomezManager, Employee Benefits, World Wide Technology, LLCWorld Wide Technology is a global technology solutions provider headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Alison and her team manage employee benefits for the United States, including health and wellness initiatives and on-site health centers. World Wide Technology has over 6,000 employees with operations in 12 different countries. Alison has been on the Benefits Team with World Wide Technology since 2013. She has her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Lindenwood University.

Bo CooperSafety Director, Alberici Constructors, Inc.Bo is Safety Director at Alberici Constructors, Inc. He began his career with Alberici 20 years ago and worked his way up creating and managing the safety cultures on large (400+ tradespersons) union construction projects. He is responsible for safety operations in a wide variety of markets, including the new SSM Saint Louis University Hospital, the new BJC Hospital, and the MLS soccer stadium. Bo graduated from the University of Georgia with a Journalism degree and studied meteorology at Mississippi State University. Bo holds the USGBC LEED Accredited Professional credential and is a Certified Safety Professional. He currently serves on the Buildings and Health Policies Committee with the Association of General Contractors of Missouri.

Jennifer SchaeferDirector of Benefits, Washington University in St. LouisJennifer joined Washington University in November of 2017. In this role, she leads the strategy and operations for the University’s benefits programs, including retirement, leaves of absence, health and welfare and wellness. Prior to joining the University, Jennifer held senior roles in HR at several companies in St. Louis, including Merck, Arch Coal, SSM, and Monsanto. In addition to her HR/Benefits experience, she has held roles in Information Technology, Finance, HR systems, and Global Benefits.

For over 80 years, Anthem has provided health coverage and peace of mind to Missourians. With one of the largest provider networks in the state, we offer access to about 20,000 doctors and more than 130 hospitals locally, as well as a nationwide network of doctors and hospitals through the BlueCard® program. Our health plans and services deliver leading benefit solutions and a wide range of specialty products — including pharmacy, dental, vision, life and disability services, behavioral health, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), COBRA, and flexible spending accounts.

Express Scripts is a health care opportunity company. Empowered by our legacy as an industry innovator, we dare to imagine – and deliver – a better health care system, working with our partners to improve health outcomes and lower costs. From pharmacy and medical benefits management, to specialty pharmacy care and everything in between, we uncover opportunities to make health care work better. Our home base is St. Louis, but our reach extends to millions of Americans across the nation. We stand alongside our clients and partners, collaborating to develop personalized solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

ComPsych is the pioneer and world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs, servicing more than 53,000 organizations and 118 million individuals throughout the U.S. and 170 countries. Our GuidanceResources® platform fully integrates EAP, behavioral health, wellness, and absence management services.

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Michael WitwerDirector, Marketingmwiter@compsych.com(312) 660-7547www.compsych.com

Marci BrownSenior Account ExecutiveMarci.Brown@Express-Scripts.com(314) 478-4498www.express-scripts.com/corporate

Salem ShunnarahVice President, Client Development, Anthem National Accountssalem.shunnarah@anthem.com(404) 308-9467www.anthemeap.com

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NS (Naturally Slim®) is a digital behavioral health program that focuses on improving the physical and mental health of employees and plan members across America. We give people a better way to better health, starting with changing their relationship with coping mechanisms using behavioral change techniques (i.e. psychology). Our digital health program teaches participants simple, repeatable skills to lose weight, move more, sleep better, and stress less.

OptumRx specializes in the delivery, clinical management, and affordability of prescription medications and consumer health products. Our high-quality pharmacy care services help deliver optimal member outcomes, smart savings, and outstanding customer service. We are an Optum® company — a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone.

Sandy SchenckDirector of Business Development and Product Strategysschenck@naturallyslim.com(314) 378-7891www.naturallyslim.com

Sallie SullivanArea Vice President, Sales, Strategic Partnershipssallie.sullivan@optum.com(636) 443-9059www.optum.com/optumrx

HabitNu has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control for delivering a proven behavior change program that incorporates lifestyle modification support around healthy eating, increased physical activity, and stress reduction. Our program is based on a proven premise that small changes in an individual’s lifestyle, gradually done over a period of time and reinforced by knowledge, while in a group environment under the guidance of a lifestyle coach, will result in improved behaviors, psycho-social wellness, and clinical and economic outcomes. Our program has resulted in proven outcomes leading to weight loss, lower A1C, and lower cost of care.

John PanosAccount Executivejohn@habitnu.com(312) 685-1705www.habitnu.com

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SSM Health DirectCare with Paladina Health is an employer-sponsored, membership-based healthcare benefit that delivers comprehensive primary care services directly to employees via nearsite or onsite care centers. We are revolutionizing the patient experience and driving better health outcomes by combining the power of a fully-integrated health system with the personalized touch of a family doctor. Our model is designed to drive significant cost savings for employers and their employees. By managing and preventing costly and chronic health conditions through unparalleled access to care and state-of-the-art population health analytics, employers can reduce healthcare costs by up to 40%.

Ryan MooreVP of Salesryan.moore@paladinahealth.com(314) 753-0635www.paladinahealth.com/clients/ssm-health

Quantum Health is the industry-leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience for employee members, as well as validated claims savings and high satisfaction rates for employers. Quantum Health’s proprietary Real-Time Intercept™ model identifies opportunities for early intervention in an employee’s healthcare journey, which drives cost efficiencies and improved engagement.

Scott ScharffRegional Vice President of Sales, Midwestscott.scharff@quantum-health.com(216) 469-1993www.quantum-health.com

Personal Assistance Services (PAS) has been a leader in the employee assistance field for over 3 decades. Serving across the country and around the globe, St. Louis-based PAS is a life event company that helps employees with virtually any life need. Personally-arranged services, meaningful engagement, and internal and external integration produce measurable results: 96% of cases resolved without medical plan claims, 90% participant follow-through rate, 30% improvement in mental health/quality of life.

Lisa PaschkeManager, Account Serviceslmpaschke@paseap.com(314) 722-4113www.paseap.com

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FRIEND SPONSORS

Emvitals is an emotional health technology company that achieves prevention, early identification, and connection to measurement-based care, enabling individuals, providers and employers toward proactive emotional health. The customizable web-based portal makes it simple for employees to identify emotional health symptoms early, connect to personalized care and support, and track their progress over time. Through advanced analytics tools, leaders can gain insight on population-level trends to inform policy and culture, manage the rising human and business costs of mental health, and better support the emotional health of their workforce.

Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company, has been committed to discovering and developing innovative medicines to help people with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives for 95 years. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions, including hemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. With U.S. headquarters in NJ, we employ nearly 6,000 people throughout the country.

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Jennifer HunterFounder and CEOjhunter@emvitals.com(216) 214-0281www.emvitals.com

Thomas ZavaskySenior Regional Account Managertmz@novonordisk.com(774) 210-2226www.novonordisk.com

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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American Psychological Association Center for Organizational ExcellenceThe Center for Organizational Excellence houses APA’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program (PHWP), a public education initiative designed to engage the employer community, raise public awareness about the value psychology brings to the workplace and promote programs and policies that enhance employee well-being and organizational performance.

Mental Health First AidMental Health First Aid is a certification program that teaches community members, workplace managers, and first responders how to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems and provide appropriate support to those suffering. Coordinated through the National Council for Behavioral Health and the Missouri Department of Mental Health, the 8-hour MHFA course equips managers with the skills to combat stigma surrounding mental illness and assist employees in obtaining resources for treatment and coping.

Center for Workplace Mental HealthThe Center for Workplace Mental Health exists to provide useful, informative resources to employers seeking to improve absenteeism and productivity while enhancing worker quality of life. Visit their website to find resources on current best practices to create a supportive working environment, including infographics, podcast episodes, a mental health organizational assessment, and the Working Well Toolkit.

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Mental Health America Workplace WellnessMHA’s programs and initiatives fulfill its mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. MHA’s national office and its 200+ affiliates and associates around the country work every day to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with lived experience and ensure that peers and their voices are integrated into all areas of the organization.

Right Direction Right Direction is a high-impact, turnkey initiative that raises awareness about depression and other mental health conditions, and encourages help-seeking when it’s needed. By providing free resources, tools, and expert guidance on workplace mental health, Right Direction helps organizations create a healthier and more engaged workforce.

PsychHub Mental Health and Wellness in the WorkplaceThe Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace Initiative serves to engage HR professionals and people managers in education and training opportunities to build skills in leading mental health and wellness changes in the workplace, to help end the stigma of mental health in professional settings, and to ensure a culture of acceptance and assistance inculcated into the ethos of each workplace.

National Alliance on Mental IllnessNAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. NAMI offers support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental health conditions.

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St. Louis Area Business Health CoalitionThe St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition (BHC) is a nonprofit organization representing over 70 leading employers, which provide health benefits to thousands of lives locally and millions nationally. For 38 years, the BHC has worked to achieve its mission of supporting employer efforts to improve the well-being of their employees and enhance the quality and overall value of their investments in health benefits. To learn more, please visit www.stlbhc.org or follow the BHC on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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SAVE THE DATEApril 29, 2021

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The St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition thanks you for being a part of the 2020 Summer Forum!

EMPLOYER MEMBERS:AAF International Aegion CorporationAlpha PackagingAmeren CorporationAnheuser-Busch Companies, LLCArch Resources, Inc.Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.Bass Pro Shops, Inc.BayerBi-State Development/MetroThe Boeing Company Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc.CaleresCharter CommunicationsCity of St. LouisColumbia Public SchoolsConcordia Plan ServicesCore & Main, LPCushman & Wakefield Daikin Applied Americas Inc.Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisThe Doe Run Company Drury Hotels Company, LLCEdward JonesEmersonEmmaus HomesEnterprise Bank & TrustESCO Technologies Inc.Ferguson-Florissant School District First Busey Corporation

Francis Howell School DistrictGraybar Electric Company, Inc.L. Keeley ConstructionLaird Technologies Inc.Lineage Foodservice Solutions, LLCMcCarthy Holdings Inc.Mississippi Lime CompanyNorth American Lighting, Inc.Northwest R-I School DistrictOlin CorporationPanera, LLCParkway School DistrictPattonville School DistrictPeabodyRockwood School DistrictSaint Louis CountySaint Louis Public Schools Schnuck Markets, Inc.Shelter InsuranceSpecial School District of St. Louis CountySpire, Inc. Sulzer US Holding, Inc.Sunnen Products CompanyTucson Electric PowerUniGroup, Inc.Watlow WestRock Co.Wieland North AmericaWorld Wide Technology, Inc.

SUSTAINING MEMBERS:AonArthur J. Gallagher & Co.Lockton Companies, LLCMercerWillis Towers Watson

HEALTH CARE HR PARTNERS:Centene CorporationConfluent HealthLutheran Senior Services Medical SolutionsSaint Louis UniversitySightMDUniversity of Missouri

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