Published Articles

Absenteeism and Productivity at Work: Losses with Depression

Kessler, R.C., Akiskal H.S., Ames, M et all. Prevalence and effects of mood disorders on work performance in a nationally representative sample of U.S. Workers. American Journal of Psychiatry 2006; 163:1561-1568.

Steward, W.F., Ricci, J.A., Chee, E. et al. Cost of lost productive work time among US workers with depression. JAMA 2003; 289:3135-3144.

Depression Programs that Improve Absenteeism and Productivity at Work

Rost, K.M., Smith, J.L., and Dickinson, M. The effect of improving primary care depression management on employee absenteeism and productivity: A randomized trial. Medical Care 2004; 42, 1202 - 1210.

Lo Sasso, A.T., Rost, K.M., Beck A. Modeling the impact of enhanced depression treatment on workplace functioning and cost-benefit approach. Medical Care, 2006; 44, 352-358.

Since 1875...

AspenPointe has empowered clients, enriched lives and embraced purpose through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, substance abuse treatment, employment, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration and care management.

One of the largest nonprofits in Colorado Springs, AspenPointe traces its roots back to 1875 when we were called the Springs Relief Society. That organization, which delivered coal, lumber and clothing to the needy, was the genesis of what today is a comprehensive and integrated system of care that addresses the overall wellness of each client whether they need behavioral health services, counseling services or career services.

We have 12 organizations that serve more than 30,000 individuals and families each year through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration, telephonic wellness and care management.

We collaborate with clergy, educators, employers, other health and human service agencies, the legal/criminal justice system, other behavioral health providers, insurers, and many other organizations to leverage our collective resources in order to better our communities and the lives of its residents.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded largely by Medicaid, state and federal grants, local government contracts, and generous donations.