Burnout at TikTok: A Wake-Up Call for Workplace Mental Health

🔍 What’s Going On?

In a recent Business Insider report, TikTok employees in the U.S. revealed a troubling reality: burnout is rampant, and many are taking extended mental health leaves just to cope.

Amid high-pressure performance evaluations and a “succeed-or-get-out” culture, stress levels have skyrocketed. At one point, nearly 1 in 5 employees on some teams were on mental health leave lasting 2–3 months.

👉 Let that sink in: 20% of a team was out — not because they didn’t care, but because they cared too much, for too long, without enough support.

🧠 What This Means for Your Workplace

This isn’t just a TikTok problem — it’s a global one. A recent AllOne Health survey shows:

• 71% of EAP (Employee Assistance Program) referrals are for mental health.
• Only 12% of employees actually use their company’s EAP — many don’t know how or feel awkward asking for help.
• Employers are scrambling to offer more than outdated brochures and 1-800 numbers.

It’s time to modernize how we think about EAPs and employee mental health — for everyone in the workplace.

✅ So, What’s the Solution?

Companies like AT&T are evolving beyond traditional EAPs to offer comprehensive, easy-to-access, stigma-free support. More than 78% of business leaders say they’ll increase their mental health budgets in 2025, focusing on:

• 🧬 Personalized support
• 🤖 AI-powered tools
• 🔄 Proactive, preventative strategies

We’re finally realizing that mental health isn’t a crisis to respond to — it’s a foundation to build on.

🎓 Want to Be Part of the Change?

💡 Attend Our Online Course: “Mental Health in the Workplace – From Awareness to Action”

Learn how to:

• Spot early signs of burnout, anxiety, and mental fatigue
• Use EAP services effectively — whether you’re an employee or a manager
• Create a culture where well-being is the norm, not the exception
• Support your own mental health and your colleagues’ too

This course is perfect for:

• ✅ Employees who want to take charge of their well-being
• ✅ HR professionals
• ✅ Leaders and managers
• ✅ Business owners and team leads

🚀 Whether you’re on the front lines or leading the charge — this course is for YOU.

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💬 Final Thought

If TikTok — one of the most successful companies in the world — can fall into the burnout trap, so can anyone. But with the right tools, awareness, and action, your workplace doesn’t have to.

It starts with knowledge.
It grows with intention.
And it lasts with support.

Let’s build that kind of workplace — together.