There is no doubt that employee mental health is critically top of mind. The pandemic has accelerated conversations and brought staggering stats to the forefront. However, what is now being uncovered are the profiles and situations that are driving this increase.
What many have not yet recognized is that the surge and demand for mental health support that occurred during the pandemic was especially fueled by caregivers. At the height of the pandemic, working family caregivers spent an average of 52 hours per week on unpaid care. This included a range of responsibilities from managing doctor’s appointments, surgeries, medications, and countless other daily care tasks in addition to their full-time job and personal obligations.
