Technology Becoming a Pipeline to Mental Wellness
Many businesses have been hit hard by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, and not just in terms of their balance sheets. The impacts of downsizing, closures, remote work schedules, illnesses, and even deaths has taken an emotional toll on the workforce.
In a survey of more than 1,000 full-time U.S. employees by Paychex, Inc., more than half of the respondents said their mental health had worsened during the pandemic, and about one-third said they were having difficulties maintaining their typical productivity level due to the state of their mental health.
Anxiety, depression and other mental wellness issues have grown during the pandemic, at the same time preventive practices like remote working and social isolation have made it harder for people to connect. But healthcare technology is helping to bridge the divide, bringing mental health resources to those who need them via smartphones and laptops.