Coverage and Culture: Employer Symposium for Workplace Mental Health

Employers play a powerful role in shaping access to mental health care. As purchasers of health insurance, businesses have the ability to influence how mental health and substance use services are covered, ensuring they are treated on par with physical health care.

Coverage and Culture: Employer Symposium on Workplace Mental Health will bring together business leaders, HR professionals, benefits administrators, and other stakeholders at The Carter Center to explore how organizations can leverage that influence to drive meaningful change. Grounded in the principles of mental health parity, the event will provide practical, actionable guidance on holding health plans accountable, strengthening benefits design, and improving access to care for employees.

In addition to a focus on parity and coverage, sessions will also highlight strategies for cultivating mentally healthy and literate workplaces—equipping leaders to reduce stigma, support employee well-being, and build a culture where mental health is prioritized alongside physical health.

Through expert-led discussions, peer exchange, and real-world examples, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of both the business case and the concrete steps needed to advance workplace mental health—driving stronger employee retention, engagement, and long-term organizational success.

Businesses of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to attend.