Telehealth concept Not surprisingly, we can expect virtual and tele-behavioral health to play a larger role in employers’ mental health strategies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

For months now, we’ve heard about “flattening the curve”–slowing the number of COVID-19 cases to prevent health care systems from being overwhelmed. Now, we’re beginning to hear more about a new curve that will need flattening: the mental health curve. Social distancing and isolation, job losses, illnesses–the complete disruption in Americans’ daily lives has taken a heavy toll. And as we attempt to return to a “normal” that will never look like life pre-COVID, the role of mental health resources is going to be crucial.

According to a recent survey from Teledoc, 47% of Americans say their mental health has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (that number rises to 61% among laid off or furloughed workers), but only 27% say their employers are being proactive about providing mental health resources.

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?

Emily Payne

Emily Payne is the current deputy editor for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.

More from this author

 

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.