Public debate is the way forward on tackling stress

Thank you for highlighting the major issue of stress, which is costing the nation billions of pounds per year in lost revenue, productivity and sick days (‘HR fears for employee health as work stress grips nation’, Personnel Today, 12 September).

Your publication is invaluable in getting the message across that stress cannot only lead to sickness but, when left unchallenged, can be a killer.

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Only by discussing these issues can we get on the right path to raise awareness of different ways to highlight and tackle this crippling condition.

Valerie Lothian
Stress manager, Focusivity – Positive Energy Stress Management