Businesses couldn’t predict the spread of COVID-19 in 2020 — or the mental health implications that followed. From lockdowns and remote work to economic uncertainty, Americans face severe stressors like never before.
However, the prevalence of mental health conditions isn’t new, as one in five Americans — 52.9 million people — report having a mental illness. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that nearly 12 billion working days are lost annually due to depression, accounting for $1 trillion in reduced productivity.
