The U.S. has a mental health crisis and it’s costing the economy nearly $50 billion each year in lost productivity.
a recent online Gallup survey
Together, those individuals missed an average of 2.5 workdays per year due to mental health. Meanwhile, 16% rated their mental health fair while 3% said poor, combining for an average of 11.8 missed days a year. These absences can be attributed to a number of factors, including physical and mental burnout, attending therapy during normal work hours, or simply needing a “mental health day” to recharge.Mental health care in the U.S. has been inundated with systemic issues for decades.
Within the workplace, many employees find that accessing mental health support services isn’t easy. In fact, according to the Gallup survey, 33% of workers don’t actually know if their employer provides easily accessible mental health support services, while 24% indicated that they know they don’t.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Full-body hair removal is virtually painless with this $50 deviceLaser your cares (and your hairs) away.
Read more »
Found: A Work Bag That Costs Under $50 From Amazon That One Editor LovesPlus 14 others from brands like Madewell, Everlane, and more.
Read more »
Improve Your Skin With This Light Therapy Mask, Now Over $50 OffImprove your skin with this light therapy mask, now over $50 off!
Read more »
Bible verse of the week: Christ 'became poor' to extend 'eternal salvation,' says faith leaderA pastor who works with a Virginia ministry explains the meaning of 2 Corinthians 8:9, sharing three applications for believers today: grace, generosity and the understanding of how Christ's earthly poverty led to salvation.
Read more »
Broncos report card: Best offensive day of the season closes out Denver’s poor 2022The Broncos broke it open in their final game of the season. Russell Wilson had three completions of 50-plus yards, Denver ran for 205 yards and finished with a season-high 471 yards of offense.
Read more »
Why the Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer | HackerNoonIt’s just the way things are and have always been, or is it? - lifelessons lifehacks
Read more »