Teen Mental Health: A Strategic Priority for Employers and Working Parents

It’s hard to focus on work when your child is struggling. Too many parents are doing both without support. See how better benefits can help them show up for their families and their jobs.

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The teen mental health crisis is reshaping family life and creating ripple effects at work. One in seven children worldwide has a mental health condition, but most don’t get the timely care they need. Parents are left managing panic attacks, disordered eating, and suicidal thoughts, often while navigating waitlists and fragmented systems alone.

The impact on working parents is clear. Many struggle to stay focused, meet deadlines, or manage their own well-being.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • The top mental health challenges teens are facing today
  • What effective, coordinated support looks like for working parents
  • How benefits leaders can close the care gap and better support families

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