{"id":7598,"date":"2022-01-14T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T19:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/env-8605394.mightybox.site\/?post_type=news&p=7598"},"modified":"2024-09-24T13:33:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T17:33:57","slug":"5-mental-health-employee-benefits-trends-for-2022-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techservealliance.org\/5-mental-health-employee-benefits-trends-for-2022-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Mental Health Employee Benefits Trends for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mental health has been a hot topic recently, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, so many people have experienced issues such as burnout, depression, anxiety and substance addiction. In fact, 40% of U.S. adults said they have struggled with mental health or substance abuse during the pandemic, according to a Jellyvision survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, mental health will continue to be a top concern for workplaces, and employers are taking notice. Over 30% of employers have added new mental health benefits within the past year, according to McKinsey and Company. Yet, despite increased efforts, nearly 25% of employees still don\u2019t feel supported when it comes to their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, employers will need to evaluate their mental health strategies and consider how they can best help maximize their employees\u2019 overall well-being. To help with this, employers can consider the following trends that may influence workers\u2019 mental health in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. More Mental Health Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employers should expect to see more mental health programs cropping up in the new year. The vast majority of employers (90%) said they would be increasing their investment in mental health programs, according to a Wellable Labs survey. Of those employers, 72% expect most or all of those mental health solutions to be digital. These may include mindfulness or meditation programs, stress management classes or other online offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Increased Scheduling Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling flexibility remains a top workplace desire for employees. During the pandemic, many employees were sent home to work remotely for the first time; now, many want to retain that perk at least some of the time. According to a Lyra survey, nearly 70% of employees said work-from-home days and flexible scheduling options are \u201cvery important.\u201d That\u2019s because having work flexibility allows employees to better manage their personal responsibilities, creating a better work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers are expected to increase scheduling flexibility in 2022, whether it\u2019s through remote or hybrid work scheduling. A Mercer survey found that 73% of employers plan to implement a hybrid work environment if they haven\u2019t yet done so. This illustrates how important having remote options will be to stay competitive, improve mental wellbeing and attract employees in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Expanded Virtual Doctor Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remote access to mental health professionals can be critical for employees who may otherwise not have time to seek help. Such specialists can often be accessed through telemedicine resources, which have been gaining significant popularity recently. Telemedicine is shown to be so popular that 80% of employers intend to invest more in the solution in 2022, according to Wellable Labs. Employers can consider how providing access to on-demand health professionals may benefit their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Greater Mental Health Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While mental health concerns have risen dramatically in recent years, education on such topics hasn\u2019t always kept pace. Employees might be feeling burned out or depressed and not understand why or what to do about it. This demonstrates the need for greater mental health literacy. In 2022, employers can expect a greater focus on education in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of mental health education include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n