Despite the mindset from some employers that it’s time to return to the office, resuming business as usual could be damaging to employees’ mental health.
The latest Mental Health Index by Total Brain and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions revealed that employees are still struggling with high levels of pandemic PTSD, as well as poor attention spans. Risk for PTSD was 121% higher than pre-pandemic levels, leading to increased risk for other mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorder.
