COVID-19 has conjured a whirlwind of challenges that have affected all aspects of home and work life. Consequently, the pandemic has provided an important opportunity for employers to create a more virtually accessible workplace for employees to include easy access to needed mental health and wellness support.
In the U.S. alone, more than 1 out of 3 adults indicate experiencing conditions of depression or anxiety since the onset of the pandemic, with 40.1% reporting these symptoms in July of 2020. This sharply compares to a 2019 report, which stated only 11% of people indicated experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms. Examined together, these numbers reveal a tremendous increase in symptoms that speaks to the rise of poor mental health conditions.
