1、Mental Health At Work:The Benefits Gap And How To Close ItA Global Study On The Shifting Expectations And Effectiveness Of Workplace Mental Health Benefits A FORRESTER CONSULTING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PAPER COMMISSIONED BY SPRING HEALTH,MAY 2025ABOUT FORRESTER CONSULTINGForrester provides independent a

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4、other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.E-61826Project Team:Madeline Harrell,Senior Market Impact ConsultantLillie Sinprasong,Market Impact ConsultantContributing Research:Forresters Healthcare research groupTable Of Contents3 Executive Summary4 Key Findings5 Current State7 C

5、hallenges9 Solutions And Benefits11 The EmployerEmployee Disconnect 13 Stigma And Equity:Barriers That Still Stand14 Tech,Data,And The Shift Toward Measurement-Based Care16 Key Recommendations18 AppendixMENTAL HEALTH AT WORk:THE BENEFITS GAP AND HOW TO CLOSE IT2Executive SummaryThe global workforce

6、is under intensifying strain.Economic uncertainty and global instability are driving heightened stress among employees.Burnout is a business risk that impacts retention,productivity,and financial performance,yet mental and behavioral health remain critical challenges for employers.Employee needs are