Although supporting employees with benefits and resources to help them manage mental health issues is nothing new, the demand for and focus on employee mental health and well-being has increased significantly because of the pandemic. More American adults, teens and children are reporting high levels of stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression. But getting the mental health care they need to address these issues can be difficult.
Even before demand for mental health services ratcheted up during the pandemic, it was often difficult for employees to access the care they needed. Many mental health care providers don’t accept insurance because of low reimbursements, which can put care out of reach. And there are fewer providers available as more mental health specialists retire and fewer new providers join the field.
