New Survey Finds 4 of 5 U.S. Organizations Expect Employee Mental Health to Improve in 2023

BOSTON (PRWEB)
December 21, 2022

Koa Healthone of the world’s leading suppliers of digital mental health solutionspublished today New survey results on mental health trends in 2023revealing HR’s perceptions of employee mental health in the United States amid continued socioeconomic uncertainty and their supporting organizational investments and strategies for the next year.

Koa Health research, conducted in partnership with https://3gem.com/3Gem Research and Insights, found that more than half of employers say they plan to talk about mental health more in company communications and an additional 58% say they will openly and visibly adopt mental wellness habits on the job. of work. Almost all (94%) U.S. organizations offer their employees mental health benefits, and 75% of respondents say their employees are using mental health benefits more than last year. With increased use of benefits and a desire to de-stigmatize these issues in the workplace, companies are optimistic about employee mental well-being heading into the new year, with 79% believing the mental health will improve in 2023.

When asked about the desired outcomes of such support, quality of life (65%), work productivity (64%) and work safety (48%) were cited as the top three.

Despite a growing appetite for supporting mental health and a feeling of optimism towards the results of these programs, research has also found that although almost all companies offer mental health benefits, mental health is not a priority. culture for more than a third (37%) of organisations. Additionally, only 45% of leadership teams are expected to authorize additional employee mental health spending in 2023.

With recent Gallup With research showing that 57% of employees who say their workplace has a negative impact on their mental health are unable to confirm the existence of easily accessible mental health support services at their workplace, it becomes clear that despite ongoing efforts and clear intentions to better support employee mental health, there is still a gap between employer perception and employee experience.

Although there is a disconnect on priorities at the highest levels of organizations, HR leaders have a clear idea of ​​what affects workplace mental health the most.

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of employers believe that personal financial concerns currently have a significant negative impact on employee mental health, followed closely by workplace culture (50%), which nods look at the work environment, workload, flexible hours and relations with managers . A majority of organizations (94%) have plans in place for managers to recognize and address employee mental health issues in the next year, with 64% planning training on mental health awareness and half (51%) providing access to aggregated data to help them understand their team’s mental well-being.

Jenn Gendron, CCO of Koa Health comments, “It’s great to see employee wellness initiatives focusing on outcomes that are more aligned with how people live and work, as well as long-term success for individuals and businesses. Emotional resilience, awareness and de-stigmatization, better relationships – these are all preventative mental health measures that make employees feel safe and ensure a purposeful longevity in their organization. And these are the results that will ultimately impact your bottom line.

Gendron says that “when there is a disconnect or a lack of understanding, it is difficult for employees to feel heard and to access support. If you have these in place, you may start getting signals in engagement surveys or in interactions with employees that they need mental health programs to alleviate those feelings. However, not everyone has a diagnosable mental health problem, and therapy and traditional approaches are not always the right solution. To build a culture of well-being, you need to provide space for them to reflect and talk about their experiences and feelings in order to better understand them. They can benefit from accessible digital tools that help them know and understand their feelings, teach them good self-care habits, and help them build resilience.

Read the summary to better understand workplace mental health trends in 2023.

Key points to remember:

• Protecting employee quality of life is the number one reason employers invest in mental health support
• 75% of respondents say employees use their mental health benefits a little or a lot more than last year
• While 79% of U.S. employers expect mental health to improve in 2023, only 45% of leadership teams are expected to authorize additional spending on employee mental health.
• Almost all (94%) organizations have plans in place to empower managers to recognize and address employee mental health issues in the next year

*Results are based on an independent online survey conducted by 3Gem Media Group Ltd on behalf of Koa Health; n=250 senior HR managers in the UK and n=250 senior HR managers in the US, in organizations with more than 10 employees, were surveyed November 18-24, 2022.

About Koa Health

Koa Health is the leading global provider of integrated, personalized, evidence-based solutions and services that deliver mental health for all. Available to over 3 million users worldwide, Koa Health meets a wide range of mental health needs – from improving well-being to supporting the treatment of the most prolific disorders. Backed by investors such as Telefónica, a consortium advised by Ancora Finance Group, Wellington Partners Life Sciences and MTIP, Koa Health leverages deep clinical expertise, research and technology to deliver effective and accessible care that adapts to users’ unique circumstances, leading to long-lasting care. behavior change and positive health outcomes. Koa Health partners with employers, health plans, health systems and providers around the world with headquarters in the Netherlands and operations in Boston, London and Barcelona.

For more information, please visit http://www.koahealth.com

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