Despite employees’ desire for mental health and wellness support through the workplace, a lack of access to care is still holding some back from the help they need.
Research from the American Psychological Association shows 92% of workers said it was important to work for an organization that offers employee mental health resources, yet only one in three employers mark this as a top priority, according to SHRM. Employees who do not have access to proper care for their mental health conditions may find themselves less confident at work, less productive, and missing days, reports the World Health Organization. Due to the threat this brings to a business’s bottom line, the need for employers to remove any remaining barriers to available care — and normalize support — cannot come soon enough.
