April 17, 2008

ABC News

How’s Your Mental Health?

Eighty-two percent of employees report they take mental health days off work, according to ComPsych Corporation. Here are the reasons:

• 30 percent because of a family or relationship issue.
• 20 percent because of work stress or workload issues.
• 15 percent because of personal issues.
• 12 percent because of lack of physical energy or well being.
• 5 percent because of boredom or a lack of motivation.

Only 18 percent said they do not take mental health days off work.