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In today's workplace, mental health support is essential for employee wellbeing and productivity. Employers often implement various strategies to provide this support, with two common approaches being in-house counselors and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Both options aim to address employees' mental health needs but differ significantly in structure, accessibility and effectiveness.

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The current state of mental health in the workplace

The current state of mental health in the workplace is a pressing concern, as more employees report experiencing significant stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. Only one-third of employees feel comfortable speaking about their mental health at work and 62% of American workers feel that their workplace stress affects their mental wellbeing.

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