Depression Cases Explode Among Young People and Women According to New ComPsych Data
09 Mayo 2024 - 9:01AM
Business Wire
Analysis Points to a Growing Crisis for Gen Z,
Younger Millennials and Women
ComPsych® Corporation, the world’s largest provider of mental
health services and GuidanceResources® for life, today announced a
new analysis uncovering trends related to depression among American
workers. A sampling of more than 80,000 depression cases from its
U.S. 2022 and 2023 book of business found nearly four in ten (38%)
of depression cases were found in those aged 20-29, while 60% of
cases were found in women across all age groups.
This trend comes despite depression now being the fifth most
common presenting issue in the American workforce, while anxiety
has skyrocketed to the number one issue nationally. In fact,
previous ComPsych data showed that 24% of American workers who
sought help for their mental health in 2023 did so due to
anxiety.
“On the one hand, it’s encouraging to see that depression has
decreased in prevalence across the American workforce,” said Dr.
Richard A. Chaifetz, Founder, CEO and Chairman of ComPsych.
“However, our data shows that’s not the case for everyone. Women
make up six in ten depression cases and young adults account for
nearly four in ten. As business leaders look to support their
workers, I’d urge them to invest strategically in the groups who
are struggling the most with this issue, emphasizing resources for
younger age groups and in particular, women.”
For more information on ComPsych Corporation, the
GuidanceResources® brand, and how to help employees cope with
depression, please visit www.compsych.com.
About ComPsych
ComPsych® Corporation is the world’s largest provider of mental
health services and GuidanceResources® for life. Fueled by a
commitment to relentless innovation and a comprehensive approach to
care, ComPsych provides services to more than 163 million
individuals across 200 countries. Under our GuidanceResources®
brand, our personalized and fully integrated programs include
behavioral health, absence, and wellness journeys, which empower
employees to lead healthier and more productive lives, while
driving organizational excellence. Visit compsych.com to find out
why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health
needs.
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