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In the wake of unprecedented levels of medical and student debt, alongside an ongoing pandemic, it’s no surprise employee mental health is taking a nationwide dive.
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of Americans struggling with depression or anxiety-related symptoms has increased by 11% compared to past years. In fact, nearly 53 million Americans experienced mental illness in 2020, yet less than half received treatment, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio
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