2 In 5 Indian Professionals Are In Distress: Linkedin Survey

This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, came at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, has released key survey data from April to September 2020 to highlight how pandemic stress and remote work burnout have adversely impacted the mental health of professionals in India. Findings show that 2 in 5 (39%) professionals are experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to COVID-19, and as the pandemic took hold only 1 in 5 professionals were offered more time offfor well-being.

The economic repercussions of the ongoing pandemic have made Indian professionals vulnerable to job uncertainty, financial instability, and bleak company outlook, while continuing to work remotely in social isolation. The special ‘mental health’ edition of the fortnightly LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index highlights the need for stronger employer support in these times of distress and complements the vision of World Mental Health Day 2020, which aims to improve and democratize access to mental health services.

3 in 5 Indian professionals have felt lonely at some point when working remotely