PropertyCasualty360 recently published the results of a study indicating that U.S. workers with mental health conditions spend months searching for effective treatment.

Among workers who have tried medication for mental health management, 45% said they tried more than one medication before getting relief. Nearly half of U.S. workers tried multiple medications or dosages before arriving at an effective solution, the July 2023 study from the technology company TELUS Health revealed. Nearly one third of U.S. workers reported that it took more than a year to find an effective treatment for their mental health condition.

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Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].