Yet only one quarter of those suffering from a mental health disorder consult a mental health professional. Mental disorders and substance abuse can impair employees' ability to function productively. This involves every employee, from the administrative assistant to the CEO, and it affects employers of all sizes and types in all geographical locations. In terms of being able to work, mental health disorders are the most debilitating group of health conditions. Employees suffering from Depression, Anxiety, and Stress-related Disorders showed an average of 16 lost work days per year.
Depression is the single largest cause of absenteeism.
80 to 90 percent of all industrial accidents are related to personal problems and employees' inability to handle stress. Expanded version of this page.