Quote by Patrick J. Kennedy

In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150 billion of productivity to depression alone. That is more than the GDP of 28 different States during the same period.

In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150

Summary

This quote highlights the significant impact of depression on American employers in terms of lost productivity. It suggests that in the past 5 years, the total amount of productivity lost due to depression exceeds $150 billion. To put it into perspective, this sum surpasses the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 28 states in the United States during the same period. The quote emphasizes the substantial financial cost of depression for employers and underlines the need for greater attention to mental health in the workplace.

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By Patrick J. Kennedy

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