Forbes June 9, 2024
The American Psychological Association stresses that psychological well-being should be a high priority for all workers. But 78% of workers say their employers are not doing enough to address their mental wellness at work (up three percent from 2023). Many workers are reluctant to reach out when they need help the most because of the stigma attached to mental health. Men especially are less likely than women to seek mental health support—an obvious contributor to the approximate $280 billion annual cost of mental illness in the U.S.
Spotlight On Men’s Mental Health
June is Men’s Health Month. To celebrate, it seems fitting to acknowledge men’s mental health and explain how everyone in the workplace, especially employers, can support men who...