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Learn MoreEven before the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States was on the brink of a mental health emergency. In a Mental Health America survey conducted in 2017- 2018, 19% of adults said they were experiencing a mental illness—up one and a half million people versus the previous year. The catalysts involved are numerous—overuse and over-reliance on digital, social, and online media, financial strains, unemployment, inequality, etc. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which catapulted the mental health crisis into high gear.
An Unfolding Mental Health Crisis
According to the National Institute for Health Care Management, people with symptoms of anxiety have tripled from 8.1% to 25.5% between 2019 and 2020. Those experiencing depression symptoms have gone from 6.5% to 24.3%, and 80% of US adults believe the pandemic is an ongoing source of stress in their lives. At the same time, only 2% of the money spent on health care is being spent on mental health.
Mental Health Is Universal in Its Impact
Mental health has an impact on everything in healthcare—every patient’s care has a mental health component. Interestingly, despite their diagnoses, many patients only spend an average of $68 annually for their mental health, according to the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. One reason is that many people are unclear about how to access mental health care. They have no idea which sources to trust and which type of professional is appropriate for their situation. It's not difficult to see—the healthcare system needs to improve in providing mental health care that is evidence-based and clinically sound. For now, however, it continues to be difficult for many who are suffering to identify resources and find mental health solutions.
The Issue of Mental Health Care and the Workplace
Workplace mental health and how organizations help employees is an especially complex and difficult problem. Currently, 68% of employees working from home during the pandemic are experiencing burnout according to Human Resource Executive. The Center for Workplace Mental Health tells us that on average, people who are experiencing depression miss 4.8 workdays per quarter. COVID-19 has made the situation even more challenging. In addition, we're all working in new ways; many employees are isolated at home, which can easily be a source of stress. Now during the COVID-19 pandemic, 51% of employees say they are experiencing declining mental health in the workplace.
At the same time, those who are suffering fear the impact that mental health problems could have on their careers. Some worry they may be fired if they disclose or discuss mental health concerns to a supervisor and others fear that admitting to mental health challenges might affect a promotion. For those who are prepared and able to communicate about their mental health, one in five usually is willing to talk with a supervisor, but only 5% will go talk to HR. Even though employees believe managers and HR staff are prepared to talk about mental health, in truth only 25% of HR professionals say that managers have received mental healthcare training and are prepared to help employees cope with mental health challenges.
One question leaders should be asking is—what are the impacts of offering better mental health care support in the workplace? They could potentially see improved customer experiences, increased employee engagement, and enhanced corporate culture. Employees are typically more productive when they feel their mental health care needs are understood and supported. Improving mental health care supports stronger recruitment and retention, which are already tremendous challenges in healthcare. Organizations can typically lower operational expenses, absenteeism, and benefits costs, and benefit from the risk mitigation related to employees who feel supported. In an industry like healthcare, where margins are low and organizations have to be ready to adapt, providing supportive mental health resources is a great investment in employees and ultimately the bottom line.
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View All ProductsUnlocking the full potential of clinicians goes beyond aspiration – it’s a commitment we embody. Our competency development solutions help personalize learning for every clinician so you can confidently bridge the gap between theory and practice for your nurse residents while meeting the unique development needs of your seasoned clinician.
View All ProductsEnhance maternal & child nursing care with solutions focused on improving the quality of care for mothers, infants, and children.
View All ProductsAddress staffing challenges, standardize orientation and onboarding, and deliver an effective training program for your team to easily achieve and maintain certification with our critical, emergency, and acute care solutions.
View All ProductsWe understand the critical importance of earning and maintaining your patients' trust in the delivery of exceptional sedation and surgical outcomes. As a premier provider of healthcare education, we are committed to empowering you in promoting safer, more successful outcomes for each and every patient, without exception.
View All ProductsOur solutions are meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations. Within this innovative framework, we have curated specialized subsets of solutions aimed at addressing the ever-evolving challenges faced by individuals dealing with illnesses or chronic conditions.
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