Mental health benefits are becoming increasingly important in the workplace, with employees seeking employer support. Offering mental health support can boost productivity, increase ROI and employee retention, attract new talent and improve overall employee mental health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the economic burden of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety costs $1 trillion per year in lost productivity. Therefore, some employers have implemented expanded benefits packages to support positive mental health.
Some common mental health benefits offered by employers include:
