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By Capital Blue Cross \u2013 \u00a0THINK<\/a>\u00a0(Trusted Health Information, News, and Knowledge) is a community publication of Capital Blue Cross. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and news on the latest health and insurance issues.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

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The mental health struggles facing many young people can have a ripple effect on working parents and adult caregivers. That can negatively affect workplace well-being, productivity, and interactions with colleagues. There are steps employers can take to help.<\/div>\n
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A mental health crisis among America\u2019s children might not seem like a workplace issue at first glance.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if your workplace is typical, about 40% of your colleagues are working parents of children under age 18. And as any working parent knows, when your child is not well, the stress and worry of home and family life often come into work with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

About\u00a0<\/span>1 in 6 children<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the U.S. have a mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression, or attention and behavior disorders. If left untreated, the consequences of these issues can range from academic or social struggles to substance abuse or self-harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

For parents, the health and well-being of a child can affect their own health and well-being \u2013 and that can impact their job performance. A 2021 survey of more than 3,000 working parents in the U.S. found:<\/span><\/p>\n