In Case You Haven't Heard…

A new report from Modern Health, a global premium mental health solution provider, reveals a troubling picture of how Gen Z and Millennial employees are faring: only 16% rate their current mental health as excellent, with the vast majority grappling with anxiety fueled by economic uncertainty and financial stress that is taxing work productivity and personal time, Business Wire reported July 23. In a survey of 1,000 American professionals aged 18 to 44, 79% not only feel anxious from economic uncertainty, they are also sacrificing their mental health to meet work demands. The new workplace report finds 75% blame financial stress for fueling burnout and hurting productivity and 96% want preventative mental health support. “Mental health can't just be treated as a problem to fix after it escalates,” said Alison Borland, Modern Health's chief people and strategy officer. “It needs to be a strategic priority, which means offering proactive, personalized support that evolves with people's needs. At Modern Health, we call this adaptive care — and it's not only the right thing to do for employees, it's a proven way to retain top talent and reduce healthcare costs.”