Stress and addiction treatment
- 84 Health and wellness awareness
- 85 Integrative design
- 86 Post-occupancy surveys
- 87 Beauty and design I
- 88 Biophilia I - qualitative
- 89 Adaptable spaces
- 90 Healthy sleep policy
- 91 Business travel
- 92 Building health policy
- 93 Workplace family support
- 94 Self-monitoring
- 95 Stress and addiction treatment
- 96 Altruism
- 97 Material transparency
- 98 Organizational transparency
- 99 Beauty and design II
- 100 Biophilia II - quantitative
- 101 Innovation feature I
- 102 Innovation feature II
- P5 Health through housing equity
- P6 Education space provisions
95. Stress and addiction treatment
Chronic stress adversely impacts the body, from the nervous to the cardiovascular system. Substance addiction is one of the most damaging manifestations of stress, combining the toxicity of the substance itself with the mental distress associated with the social stigma of the disease. In recent years, refinements in addiction treatment and stress reduction therapies, as well as pharmacological interventions have been successful in helping to mitigate these debilitating conditions.
This feature can complement other workplace wellness programs to help reduce employee stress levels, diminish addictive tendencies and prevent relapses.
A program that addresses psychological and behavioral distress is made available to workplace occupants through:
A stress management program is made available to occupants through:
A program that addresses psychological and behavioral distress must be made available to students through the provision of one of the following:
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New & Existing Buildings | New & Existing Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Mind and Behavior Support | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Stress Management | - | O | O |
| Part 3: Mind and Behavior Support for Students | - | - | - |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Mind and Behavior Support | - | P | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Stress Management | - | P | - | O | O |
| Part 3: Mind and Behavior Support for Students | - | P | - | - | - |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Mind and Behavior Support | Policy Document | ||
| Part 2: Stress Management | Policy Document | ||
| Part 3: Mind and Behavior Support for Students | Policy Document |
| 95.1.a |
The EAPA Standards and Professional Guidelines recommend Employee Assistance Programs with short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services for employees who have personal and work-related concerns or issues. |