The Mental Health Trust Gap Between Employers and Employees
Briefly

Recent trends in workplace mental health show that, despite the introduction of enhanced benefits like therapy stipends and mindfulness initiatives, many employees feel insufficiently supported. A survey reveals that 75% of workers experience low mood, and a staggering 62% feel pressure to work through mental health issues. An overwhelming 81% express the need for stronger mental health benefits, indicating a critical gap between existing offerings and employee expectations. Trust in employer efforts is low, leading to hidden struggles among employees, underscoring the need for more than just stigma reduction in the workplace.
Employees are clamoring for mental health support like never before, with a significant majority seeking stronger benefits and cultural encouragement in the workplace.
Despite expanded offerings, like therapy stipends and mindfulness apps, many employees still feel unsupported, revealing a divide between benefits and actual workplace culture.
Read at Psychology Today
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