Harris County Adds Mental Health Days

Harris County is rolling out a groundbreaking paid mental health leave policy open to all employees, not just those with diagnosed conditions — especially those in high-stress roles like social services. Building on existing programs that saw usage skyrocket from 2,000 to over 10,000 hours in just three years, county leaders argue this investment combats stigma and saves money by preventing costly burnout. With global mental health costs hitting trillions annually, the initiative aims to be implemented by fall — with details and funding still being hashed out — as a proactive step to support a workforce under immense pressure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74ff462515ecba97