What Mental Healthcare Benefits Can Employers Offer

During the COVID-19 pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the U. S. reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, up from 1 in 10 adults who reported these symptoms from January to June 2019. The Mental Health Index reported a 71% increase in the risk for depression in full-time workers in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. There are also long-term mental health impacts of the pandemic looming in the future ranging from decreased psychological well-being to higher rates of physical health issues like high blood pressure.