Introduce mental health benefits in a stigma-free workplace culture to support long-term positive well-being

Mental health has become a key topic of our times, deeply entrenched in our personal and working lexicons. Each year, 1 in 5 US adults are affected by a mental health condition; more than half of them (55%) receive no treatment.1 Even so, optimism seems to be the trend. 64% of companies agree with the statement, “our organization creates and nurtures a culture of well-being.”2

Over half of employers agree that expanding their workforce’s use of mental and emotional health resources is a priority.

Inflection Point, 10th Annual Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 2021

Workforce State of Mind

How mental health challenges in the workplace demand more resources and investment

Both personal and workplace lifestyles have changed significantly in the past few years, shining a light on mental health awareness and making it a key topic for employers to address. Guardian’s 11th Annual Workplace Benefits Study discovered that mental health challenges in the workplace demand more resources and investment from organizations than ever.

 

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Maintain and Support

Tips to manage your own mental health and resources to share with your workforce

Take a breath: A relaxation exercise for the workday

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In 2021, “employee health and wellness” appears for the first time in five years on employers’ top 5 most important benefits objectives.

Mind, Body, and Wallet, 10th Annual Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 2021

Cultivate and Expand

Actionable tips and insightful resources for employers

Mental health implications of returning to work post-COVID

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Report: Mind, Body, and Wallet

Workforce well-being in the pandemic era

How to care for your employees’ mental health

Tips for mental well-being support

How to make your benefits strategy work for women

Tips for employers to support women in the workforce

Three in four workers cite stress and burnout as their biggest mental health challenges.

Mind, Body, and Wallet, 10th Annual Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 2021

Identify and address

How employers can identify stress and burnout in their workforce

Burnout is on a personal spectrum

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An open and supportive workplace culture influences a workforce’s overall well-being. Employees who work at an organization that supports diversity and inclusion have 71% higher Workforce Well-being Index™ scores.

Mind, Body, and Wallet, 10th Annual Guardian Workplace Benefits Study, 2021

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

Explore how justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (J.E.D.I.) practices can enhance the mental health of your workforce.

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Disclaimer

Sources:

1National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/mhstats

210th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, Guardian, 2021, Mind, Body, and Wallet

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