The hidden cost of anxiety: How employers can make a difference

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of anxiety on the workforce and offers strategies for supporting mental health in the workplace.

Anxiety can significantly affect an individual’s health and well-being, creating workplace challenges that reduce productivity and hinder overall business performance. With nearly a third of the workforce living with anxiety, accessible mental health support is essential to strengthen employee vitality and drive business success. In this episode of Health Unscripted , Jason Youngblood, director of Behavioral Clinical Account Management at Cigna Healthcare, joins Jenna Glover, PhD, chief clinical officer at Headspace, for a conversation about anxiety in the workforce, including how it affects daily life, as well as practical strategies individuals and employers can use to support mental health and well-being.

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Glover

Guest: Jason Youngblood

Topics covered

• anxiety
• mental health
• workplace challenges
• employee well-being
• productivity
• business performance

Keywords

• anxiety
• mental health support
• workplace productivity
• employee vitality
• Cigna
• Headspace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cigna Healthcare, Headspace

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