Mental health has been a hot topic recently, thanks to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, so many
people have experienced issues such as burnout, depression,
anxiety and substance addiction. In fact, 40% of U.S. adults
said they have struggled with mental health or substance
abuse during the pandemic, according to a Jellyvision survey.
In 2022, mental health will continue to be a top concern for
workplaces, and employers are taking notice. Over 30% of
employers have added new mental health benefits within the
past year, according to McKinsey and Company. Yet, despite
increased efforts, nearly 25% of employees still don’t feel
supported when it comes to their mental health.
With that in mind, employers will need to evaluate their
mental health strategies and consider how they can best help
maximize their employees’ overall well-being. To help with
this, employers can consider the following trends that may
influence workers’ mental health in 2022.