Nearly one in five people in the United States lives with a mental illness, but there is still a strong stigma around discussing mental health at work. The month of May being dedicated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States helps, but we still have a long way to go in combating the public discourse surrounding the issue, which often deters people from speaking up and seeking help.
People are spending more of their day at the office and staying virtually connected to work after they leave, and companies are facing an employee burnout crisis. Employee turnover, workplace stress, and absenteeism are costing U.S. employers an estimated $300 billion a year.
