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Behavioral Health in the Workplace
Nurture a Work Culture to Foster Employee Behavioral Health
Mental health conditions like depression, substance abuse and anxiety are impacting the workplace. We see it across ages, industries and positions. As events such as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt people’s lives, it’s vital that employers grasp the scope of the problem.
To learn more about employee expectations and behavioral health conditions in the workplace, The Standard conducted the Behavioral Health Impact Study.
Based on this study, we’ve created this resource page with data, insights and ideas. Our goal? To help you better understand and respond to employee mental health and substance abuse issues — no matter what’s happening in the world.
The State of Behavioral Health in the Workplace
A 3-Generation View of Behavioral Health
Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — no age group is immune to mental health or substance abuse issues. See each group's views.
Compare Behavioral Health by Industry
Different industries face different mental health and substance challenges. See which issues are impacting your industry.
Focus on Employee Behavioral Health
Most employees expect employers to offer help for behavioral health conditions. How can you build a supportive work culture?
The Economic Impact of Behavioral Health
Mental health issues in the workplace can have economic impacts. Learn how to support employees and your organization.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Almost half the workforce knows someone who was less productive due to addiction or substance abuse. Explore the research.
COVID-19 Employee Check-In
Besides its effect on many employees’ physical health, the current COVID-19 pandemic has likely increased their stress, making the need to monitor mental health even more urgent.
Here’s an easy-to-print card with three things managers can ask about to see how employees are doing.
Data, Insights, Tips
Our research showed that overall, employers are providing some benefits and services to address mental health issues. But the study also revealed these resources aren’t enough — and that employees don't feel supported or comfortable asking for help.
What Are Employees Feeling and Saying?
39%
of U.S. workers suffer from mental health issues.
32%
of workers suffering from mental health issues say 20+ hours of their work time per week was less productive.
Only
38%
of employees are comfortable seeking help from their employer for a mental health issue.
91%
agree helping employees who have mental health or substance abuse issues keep their jobs is the right thing for companies to do.
Source: Behavioral Health Impact Study, The Standard, 2020
08/10/20
Touch Base
Managers should make check-ins more human to find out how employees are really doing right now. One way is encouraging people to talk about things like family or hobbies. See more ideas.
08/03/20
Make a Connection
Make sure managers know what mental health and substance abuse benefits are available — and how to connect employees to the right resources. This is always important, but especially right now.
In The Media
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Support for Every Generation
Our research shows that millennials, Generation X and baby boomers experience their mental health and substance abuse challenges differently in the workplace.
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