Guide: A generation in Crisis: Supporting Working Parents with Teens

According to a recent study from the Economist Impact Group and Cigna, 55 percent of working parents reported not feeling like they had enough support from their employer while they tried to help their teen, including a lack of flexibility to take them to appointments or take time off for emergencies. In addition, 18 percent of survey parents reported a negative impact on their work performance while nearly 14 percent had to leave their jobs to address their teen’s mental health.

The same study noted, “This not only takes a human toll on the families of teens struggling with mental health directly, but it also takes a wider economic toll as parents are forced to drop out of the workforce to care for their teens, and teens may face longer-term impacts on their education and future prospects without the right support.”

To help prevent burnout and turnover, companies must develop a culture that supports these parents as they navigate caring for teens with mental health struggles.

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