A growing share of employers are expanding mental health benefits, including expanded therapy coverage, employee assistance programs, and dedicated wellness days, citing sustained demand from employees for more comprehensive support.
What's typically included
- Subsidized or fully covered therapy sessions through employer-sponsored plans.
- Access to mental health apps and self-guided resources.
- Dedicated wellness or mental health days separate from standard sick leave.
Access still varies widely
Benefit expansion has been uneven across company size and industry — smaller employers report offering these benefits less consistently than larger organizations, largely due to cost.
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Mei-Lin Chen
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