Long COVID is something we’re likely to be talking about for a long time. Not only does it have significant implications for individuals, families and employees, but it’s also having a large impact on employers dealing with reduced capacity and absenteeism in the workplace.

According to the World Health Organisation, depression and anxiety have a significant economic impact on the workplace. The estimated cost to the global economy is US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity, yet, on a positive note, for every US$ 1 put into scaled up treatment for common mental disorders, there is a return of US$ 4 in improved health and productivity.