Dr. Ann D. Clark is CEO and Founder of ACI Specialty Benefits, a Top 10 EAP and leading provider of student assistance programs, wellness, concierge and work/life services. A best-selling author, Dr. Clark is one of the original Certified Employee Assistance Professionals (CEAP) and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She can be contacted at aclark@acispecialtybenefits.com.
During the falling economy, staggering unemployment rates and a major housing crisis, the nation's stress level is high. As per a research, 75% of adults feel significantly stressed with the top three stressors being money, work, and economy.
The epic debate on healthcare raised plenty of controversy and confusion but one thing that people across both aisles seemed to agree on was the need for a renewed focus on wellness and prevention at the workplace, in schools and at home.