Is Remote Work Contributing to Mental Health Issues During COVID-19?

The Pandemic hit the U.S. fast and hard,instantly upending our way of life. Businesses had to quickly develop a plan to send their

employees home due to shelter in place orders. Some may not have had the properequipment set-up. It was a temporary solution that has dragged on for almost a year and itis not over yet.

Everyone is exhausted from the pandemic in general, but employee-specific burnout is onthe rise. Working from home tends to blur the lines between work and family life. Peoplestruggle with shutting down and may work longer hours than intended. They also may feelpressured to perform at a higher rate and some work unpaid time to inflate their output.

Recent studies suggest working from home might be contributing to a decline in mentalhealth. Social distancing has forced people to isolate themselves from their friends andfamily members. People who live alone may not see another person for weeks at a time.This leads to feelings of disconnection, detachment, and loneliness.