Objectives of APEAR

• To present the business case for Employee Assistance (EA) and mental health at work programs to Human Resource, Occupational Health and business leaders with a focus on how to maximize employee performance through EAP
• To promote better understanding of the clinical practice and application of EA provision
• To develop regional guidelines for EA as well as a Code of Ethics for EA practitioners and providers; and
• To continue the professional exchange and dialogue regarding EA in the Asia Pacific and with other EA organizations