Employees are a company’s most important asset, and it’s clear that mental health has an impact on their absenteeism, presenteeism and ultimately, productivity. (Image: Shutterstock)

Suicide is a national health crisis, with one person taking their own life every 12 minutes, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Currently, it’s the second leading cause of death for adults ages 25-34 and the fourth leading cause of death for adults ages 35-54, both age groups that comprise the majority of today’s workforce. The correlation between work-related stress and an individual’s mental health is undeniable. Research from AFSP found that among adults who have been employed in the past 12 months, more than one in 10 have missed work days because they were too anxious (14 percent) or too depressed (16 percent) to go in.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2023 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2023 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.