At a Glance: The Need For Children’s Mental Health Benefits

Why supporting your workforce means supporting their kids’ mental health

Guide

One in 4 workers are dealing with a child that has a mental health or behavioral health issue. But for parents, finding care for their child may include many obstacles such as long wait lists or expensive co-pays. A survey found fifty-five percent of working parents said they didn’t feel like they had enough support from their employer while they tried to help their teenage child. It’s more crucial than ever before that employers provide support for both their workforce and their dependents.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • How children impact their parent’s productivity at work
  • The barriers to getting mental health care for children
  • The benefits of providing support for their employer’s children

Learn more about the need for children’s mental health benefits.

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