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World Mental Health Day: 4 recent reads from the Forum

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Effects of COVID-19 on mental health: pandemic caused a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.
Effects of COVID-19 on mental health: pandemic caused a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. Image: Statista
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What is the World Economic Forum doing about mental health?

Survey results of why some nurses are considering leaving direct patient care mental health
For many nurses, the strain of the job has forced them to consider leaving direct patient care. Image: McKinsey & Company
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— Dr Marc Harrison

A graphic showing five actions employers can take to protect their workers' mental health
Five actions employers can take to protect their workers' mental health Image: McKinsey & Company

Stigma ranks last when employers list their top mental health priorities.
Stigma ranks last when employers list their top mental health priorities. Image: McKinsey & Company

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