Mental Health Index Update

Our September 2021 Mental Health Index reports another month of elevated risk of PTSD among U.S. workers.

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Risk of PTSD continues to rise and impact cognitive functions

In this month's Mental Health Index Report, we'll discuss key stats, including:

  • Workers’ risk of PTSD has been rising since February 2021 and is now 53% higher than it was before the pandemic
  • A 53% decline in workers’ sustained attention vs. before the pandemic means employees are struggling to avoid distractions and stay productive
  • Workers aged 40-59 show signs of worsening mental health, with a 67% greater risk of General Anxiety Disorder than last month