The share of workers taking mental health leave is up 300% from pre-pandemic levels
- Posted on September 10, 2025
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The share of workers taking mental health leave is up 300% from pre-pandemic levels

Overall leaves of absence increased by 30% between 2019 and 2024, with a 300% jump for mental health leave alone, according to a new analysis from ComPsych.