BUFFALO, N.Y. – According to a survey released Oct. 29 by Meritain Health and the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, 40 percent of employees aren't aware of their mental health benefits, and 35.7 percent would be more likely to use them if their employer did a better job of promoting the benefits.

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Employees are aware that stress negatively affects them in the workplace, with 94 percent believing their stress level affects job performance. Additionally:

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  • 55.8 percent said stress affects their general attitude;
  • 39.4 percent said stress affects relationships with co-workers;
  • 36.2 percent said stress affects their productivity;
  • 35.5 percent said stress affects the quality of their work;
  • 33.2 percent said stress affects their relationship with their supervisor.

For more information, visit www.workplacementalhealth.org.

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