Employees are increasingly demanding mental health solutions. In response, 94% of large employers (with 500 or more employees) say they have provided more solutions in the past few years to meet that demand, according to a study by Mercer. Yet mental health solutions are going unused. Could it be that myriad choices are just too overwhelming and difficult for most people to navigate. 

And the pace of change is not slowing, which means there is increasing pressure on businesses and their employees to perform while coping with global uncertainties, financial challenges, and other geopolitical stressors. Clearly, employers cannot afford to pull back on their support of their peoples' mental health. 

But there is a pressing need to help employees take advantage of these benefits. A survey by Deloitte highlighted that 70% of employees find it difficult to navigate their mental health benefits, often leaving them without the support they need. 

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