by the Numbers
The world has experienced extraordinary changes over the past few years, and the workplace is no exception. Collective trauma from the pandemic, climate disruptions, political strife, and workplace stress and burnout have brought the link between work and well-being into the global spotlight.
For our third annual State of Workforce Mental Health Report, we surveyed more than 2,500 employees and over 250 employee benefits leaders across the United States. The goal: to better understand the challenges, priorities, and trends shaping mental health in the workplace. The survey results reveal just how much has changed in the three years we’ve been collecting data—and how much work remains to fully support workers’ mental health.
Most workers face mental health struggles, but many don’t get help
86%
experienced at least one mental health challenge over the past year
More employees said their mental health affected their work
48%
2021
58%
2022
60%
2023
But...
33%
of workers received mental health care over the past year
Employees often struggle to find the right care
1 in 3
employees said their benefits don’t effectively address their mental health needs
49%
of employees said it was not easy to find mental health care for their child (up to age 26)
More organizations are discussing mental health at work
28%
2021
53%
2022
55%
2023
More workers are discussing their own mental health challenges at work
23%
2021
43%
2022
46%
2023
Managers lack mental health resources
52%
of managers report having resources and training to support team members’ mental health
53%
of managers say they have resources and training to cultivate a supportive work experience
27%
of managers ranked “work-related managerial stress” as one of the top 3 factors impacting their mental health
30%
of managers are actively looking to change employers over the next year (vs. 22% of non-managers)
Employees are increasingly stressed and burnt out
48%
of employees cited financial stress as the top factor impacting their mental health, surpassing COVID-19
39%
of workers say “work-related stress and burnout” are a top factor impacting their mental health
32%
of employees disagreed or were unsure whether they have a manageable workload
40%
of workers disagreed or were unsure whether their manager or company leaders promote a psychologically safe workplace
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For more survey findings, expert insights, and action items for employers looking to build a more mentally healthy workplace, read the full report.
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