Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees [Video]

Workplace anxiety has reached unprecedented levels, as highlighted in a recent study conducted by ComPsych Corporation, a mental health services provider headquartered in Chicago. 

The study, published last month, revealed that nearly a quarter of individuals seeking mental health treatment through their employers in the past year identified anxiety as their primary concern.

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Researchers examined over 300,000 cases handled by ComPsych in the United States last year. 

Their analysis revealed that anxiety surpassed stress, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship and family issues as the most prevalent mental health concern among employees.

“Right now, there are so many large macroeconomic, social and geopolitical issues impacting people’s mental health beyond their interpersonal and personal life,” said Dr. Richard Chaifetz, founder, chair and CEO of ComPsych, in a statement to FOX Business.

“When you think about the past few years – from …