Despite mothers accounting for nearly one-third of working women, current workplaces aren't built to support their life experiences and the inequities they face, often leading to higher risks of stress, burnout, and early resignation. (GETTY)
In the workplace, untreated—or incorrectly treated—preventable women’s health conditions lead to financial consequences for both employees and their employers. Untreated maternal mental health disorders are estimated to cost the U.S. $14.2 billion annually.
Monica Mo, Ph.D. is the CEO of WellSeek, a social enterprise dedicated to helping women thrive in their work and life. Mo explains, “Despite mothers accounting for nearly one-third of working women, current workplaces aren't built to support their life experiences and the inequities they face, often leading to higher risks of stress, burnout, and early resignation.” The connection between maternal mental health and employers is clear, but amidst our national mental health crisis, it’s become critical.
Find out more at https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/2023/05/02/employers-can-benefit-by-taking-maternal-mental-health-seriously-research-shows/?sh=3122949eb1af
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