- 26 out of every 100 employees need mental health care
- Mental illnesses cause more days of work loss and work impairment than any other chronic health conditions, including arthritis, asthma, back pain, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
- More than 80% of employees who receive treatment for mental illness report improved levels of work efficacy and satisfaction.
- Treating depression saves companies $2,000 annually per employee through improved health and productivity (includes mental health costs).
Sources: Partnership for Workplace Mental Health and National Institute of Mental HealthÂ
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