Crisis | New data shows shocking price of untreated mental health in the US

Focus around mental health and wellbeing has increased tenfold in recent years, with the advent of the coronavirus, along with an increased spotlight on the welfare of staff.

However, mental health at work is an issue that is far too often overlooked. All workers rely on their jobs for financial stability, yet few are willing to discuss the impact mental illness can have.

In this way, mental health is something of a sleeper issue. It’s both a taboo that goes unnoticed, and a crippling issue that affects a vast proportion of the workforce.

The lack of communication around this topic leads to serious economic and social ramifications that cannot be ignored. In fact, according to recent research from HealthCanal, untreated workplace mental illness costs the US $3.7trillion each year.