While the current recession is hitting employees hard financially, it may be taking even a greater toll on their mental health. A 2008 survey from the American Psychological Association found that 80% of Americans say the economy is a significant source of stress. Among those surveyed, 49% said they felt nervous or anxious; 48% reported feeling depressed or sad.
May is Mental Health Month, an opportune time to educate workers about fact vs. fiction of behavioral health issues. Marie Apke, COO at Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, points out four common myths and facts about mental health:
