The amount of mental health leave employees use increased 300% from 2019 to 2024, reflecting both growing need and greater willingness to seek treatment. And importantly, women accounted for nearly 70% of mental health-related leave since caregiving strain, as well as competing work and family demands, contribute to the burden. At the same time, many employees still face stigma, financial barriers or fear of career repercussions when considering mental health leave.
Time off work can provide essential time for treatment and recovery, but employers must also examine what happens before an employee reaches crisis and how they support people when they return. URAC’s Mental Health at Work Accreditation helps organizations strengthen leadership, culture, benefits, communication and other practices that support mental health across the workforce.
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