Can An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Be Helpful To Me If I Am Depressed?

Dr. Rovner answers the question: 'Depression Employee Assistance Programs?'

ByABC News
February 27, 2008, 6:12 PM

— -- Question: Can an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) be helpful to me if I am depressed?

Answer: These programs can be very helpful. They allow somebody to reach out immediately to get guidance if their mood is low and they don't know who else to go to. Alternatively, people might prefer to see their primary care doctors -- somebody whom they know and trust.

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