5 Ways to Get Employees to Utilize Employer-Sponsored Mental Health Programs

The most effective mental health resources for any workforce are those that fully engage employees. Understanding what drives employees to utilize mental health resources — as well as what prevents them from accessing them — is foundational to select the right benefits. A recent study found that since the start of 2022, “65% of employers have seen an increase in accommodation and leave requests related to mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.”1