Anxiety

Construction firms have been encouraged to check in with employees about their mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend (10 September).

The UK’s mental health support system could be left “on the brink of collapse” by the cost of living crisis this autumn, mental health organisations have warned.

The fallout from the pandemic has continued to fuel demand for mental health support, including counselling, a survey has found.

Nearly half of UK workers feel their mental health is suffering because of longer working hours and growing job insecurity.

NHS leaders have warned that the cost of living crisis risks turning into a health emergency if left unchecked.

Just how prevalent is mental ill-health at work? What problems does it create and what actions might employers take?

Mental health and burnout are rife within UK universities, with the higher education sector failing to meet minimum standards for...

These CPD activities are designed to complement the CPD article, The health needs of university staff. 

Loneliness is a common problem among lone workers and those on long-term sick leave. What does occupational health need to know?

As employees grapple with the rising cost of living, mental health concerns including stress, anxiety and depression are rising.

With the summer holiday season looming, research from recruitment firm Glassdoor has found that nearly half of employees (47%) struggle...

Nearly a third (32%) of workers do not expect to have access to any mental health support at work, according to a poll.

The cost of living crisis could lead to a mental health threat “of pandemic proportions”, a royal college has warned.

More than eight out of 10 call centre workers (83%) feel the high-pressure nature of their work is taking a toll on their mental health.

Social workers are ‘at breaking point’, with the sector facing excessive workloads, high stress levels and low morale.