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Is Remote Work Actually Bad For Mental Health?

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March 20, 2023
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The Integrated Benefits Institute used some public data to conduct analytics about the correlation between remote work and employees experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression. 

The study found that  fully remote workers were 5% more likely to develop these kinds of mental issues than those who worked on site, while hybrid-remote workers only had a 3% greater likelihood of developing such conditions compared to on-site workers.

The authors also noted that rates of anxiety and depression were 5% higher in women than men at 38% and 33%, respectively. Further, people who were struggling to maintain their current standard of living were more likely to experience depression and anxiety, as well.

You can find more information about that analysis here.

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