The Mental Health Index™ report: August 2023
September 25, 2023
The mental health of workers in the United States rebounded following July’s decline.
- At 71.1, the mental health of workers increased more than one point from the prior month
- 23 percent of workers have a high mental health risk, 41 percent have a moderate mental health risk, and 37 percent have a low mental health risk
- All mental health sub-scores have improved from July to August; anxiety, isolation, and work productivity continue to be the lowest mental health sub-scores for the 16th consecutive month
- Mental health scores in the Northeast, Midwest, and South improved while the score in the West is unchanged compared to July 2023
- Managers continue to have a higher mental health score than non-managers and the national average
- Labourers have a lower mental health score than service and office workers
