The Mental Health Index™ report: September 2023
October 26, 2023
The mental health of workers in the United States declined to a level not seen in seven months.
- At 69.7, the mental health of workers fell 1.4 points from August 2023
- 25 percent of workers have a high mental health risk, 40 percent have a moderate mental health risk, and 35 percent have a low mental health risk
- All mental health sub-scores declined from August to September; anxiety and isolation continue to be the lowest mental health sub-scores for the 17th consecutive month
- The mental health score in all the American regions declined compared to August 2023
- The mental health of managers and non-managers declined from previous month
- Labourers have a lower mental health score than office and service workers
- Gig workers have lower mental health scores than workers not participating in the gig economy
