2023

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.

1

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

2

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)

3

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

4

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)

5

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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