The hidden aftermath of natural disasters: a rise in mental health leaves

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  • Key Insight: Discover how extreme weather triggers delayed, sustained employee mental‑health leave spikes.
  • What’s at Stake: Rising behavioral‑health absences strain staffing, compliance and operational resilience.
  • Supporting Data: Employers saw up to 77% mental‑health leave increases after Hurricane Harvey; ComPsych covers 6 million.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

When extreme weather strikes, the focus is often on the immediate aftermath. But for the people who live through it, the psychological toll may not emerge until much later.

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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