Over 40% of Americans report increases in mental health distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving employers with their own crisis, resulting in increased absenteeism, negative impacts on productivity and profits, and an increase in healthcare costs. Encouragingly, employers that support mental health see a return of $4 for every dollar invested in mental health treatment, according to new research released May 13 from the National Safety Council and NORC at the University of Chicago.
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