The mental and physical well being of American workers is nearing an all-time low amidst violent wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, high inflation and a contentious political environment. Guardian's Workforce Well-Being Index, which measures how U.S. workers feel about their overall wellness, reflects a steep decline in overall wellbeing over the last several years. 

Despite life returning to a new normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. workers' mental health is not improving. According to Guardian's study, nearly a quarter of workers (24%) say they experienced increased anxiety, depression or other mental health needs in the last two years. Additionally, only 34% of U.S. workers say they maintain a healthy work/life balance. 

Gen Z workers, single parents and caregivers are among the groups to share the lowest self-reported mental health.