Americans’ collective mental health is near an “all-time low,” according to a recent study of U.S. workers. This was surely accelerated by the pandemic. Globally, the prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a whopping 25% in 2020.
Last year, as part of what has been called The Great Resignation, an estimated 47 million American workers quit their jobs. Many, especially younger workers, switched to companies that were more “lifestyle” sensitive, offering flexible hours and work from home arrangements.
Ironically, these perks – designed to attract employees and improve morale – may now be exacerbating their anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness.
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