Gen Z Leads Surge in Workplace Therapy Usage in India
Gen Z drives workplace therapy surge as mental health takes centre stage

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A new report by ekincare reveals a 44% increase in mental wellness usage among Indian corporate employees since 2023, driven largely by Gen Z. However, over 26% of those booking counselling sessions do not attend, indicating a need for improved psychological safety in workplaces.
- 01Mental wellness usage in corporate India increased by 44% since 2023.
- 02Employees aged 20-25 saw a 203% increase in counselling sessions.
- 03The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector experienced the highest growth at 408%.
- 0426.6% of employees who booked counselling sessions never attended them.
- 05The report highlights an 'articulation gap' where men often describe mental health issues less directly than women.
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The landscape of workplace mental health in India is shifting, with a report from digital health platform ekincare indicating a 44% rise in mental wellness usage among corporate employees since 2023. Notably, employees aged 20-25 exhibited a staggering 203% increase in counselling sessions. The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector led this surge with a 408% increase, attributed to high-pressure work environments. Despite this growth, the report reveals a troubling trend: 26.6% of employees who book counselling sessions fail to attend. This suggests that while awareness is increasing, psychological safety remains a significant barrier. The report also identifies generational differences in mental health concerns, with younger employees primarily facing anxiety and self-doubt, while older employees struggle with more severe issues like depression. Additionally, the findings highlight an 'articulation gap' in how men and women communicate their mental health challenges, indicating a need for more tailored support systems in workplaces.
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The rise in mental wellness usage indicates a growing recognition of mental health's importance in the workplace, particularly among younger employees.
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