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May 11, 2021

Travelers survey: U.S. workers mental health improving as pandemic wanes

14995841 via Pixabay A survey sponsored Travelers found self-reported mental health among U.S. workers is improving, after many reported negative mental health effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Sean Teehan

A survey sponsored by property-casualty insurer Travelers Cos. found self-reported mental health among U.S. workers is improving, after many reported negative mental health effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a national survey of 2,000 employed adults across more than 10 industries, 73% of respondents described their mental health as "good" or "excellent," according to Travelers. That's up from 67% who categorized their mental health that way in the pandemic's early months.

"It’s encouraging to see workers’ mental health trending back toward pre-pandemic levels because when employees are in a good mental state they are safer, more productive and can often recuperate quicker if they do get hurt,” said Dr. Marcos Iglesias, vice president and chief medical at Travelers.
 
Survey respondents reported experiencing stress and other issues since the pandemic began, with 59% having worried about losing a loved one, 50% experiencing loneliness and 37% saying their level of personal stress has worsened. 

However, 84% of respondents were able to identify at least one "silver lining" positive aspect of their lives including having a job, picking up a new hobby and not commuting.

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