ComPsych in the News
Business Wire: ComPsych Launches 21st Annual Health at Work Awards
We’re delighted to announce that the entries for the 2025 Health at Work Awards, now in its 21st year, are now open! This award recognizes those championing employee mental health and well-being across various organizational sizes and industries. Entries close on January 15, 2026. To apply, click here.
Forbes: 10 Mental Health Must-Haves As Workplace Anxiety Skyrockets
ComPsych data highlights the rise of anxiety in American workers, naming it the top presenting issue, above depression, stress, and family issues. Employee mental health continues to be a topic of discussion, with the need for holistic support becoming clearer than ever.
Real Simple: Think Your Smoothie Is Healthy? Avoid These 5 Ingredients, Say Nutrition Experts
Rachel Hammack, a Health and Well-Being Coaching Lead at ComPsych, shares insights on how to keep smoothies nutritious and wholesome by substituting ingredients high in sugar or fat with healthier alternatives.
ComPsych Blog: 3 Things You Need to Know When Launching a Mental Health Champion Program
Our team recently sponsored the IBI and The Conference Board’s Health and Productivity Forum in Chicago and presented a session on creating Mental Health Champion Programs in partnership with a large pharmaceutical customer. To learn key considerations when developing these programs, read our blog.
Industry Insights
Young Adult Suicide Rates Are Rising Almost Nationwide
Trends show a rise in suicide rates among young adults aged 18-27, with a nearly 20 percent increase between 2014 and 2024. Theorized factors that may play a role include online bullying, access to firearms, and underfunded mental health programs.
Employer Leave Policies Face Growing Compliance Risk
The need for leave policies such as paid time off and parental leave has increased, yet employers are still struggling with creating adequate offerings. Data finds that as few as 30 percent of employers offer caregiver leave despite the growing proportion of the workforce in the sandwich generation.
The Wall Street Journal: Support During Menopause Is Becoming the Latest Workplace Perk
New data reveals that menopause-related benefits are on the rise with a 10 percent increase in offerings from 2023 to 2025. Creating safe environments for women to discuss their menopause journey helps reduce the stigma and give confidence to those managing symptoms. For more information on menopause, watch our webinar here.
What ComPsych Health and Well-Being Associate Director Malissa Owen thinks:
“Talking about menopause matters. Too often, it’s a silent struggle marked by confusion and stigma. As someone who’s experienced this journey, I know how transformative informed, compassionate support can be. At ComPsych, we are committed to fostering this change. Our nationally certified well-being coaches, trained through the Mayo Clinic Menopause program are here to empower women with knowledge and care—because when we break the silence, we create understanding, connection, and the confidence to thrive.”