Depression

Employers are failing to do enough to support employee mental ill health, especially as the cost of living crisis bites.

Almost nine in 10 workers feel employers should play a role in mental health and wellbeing support.

Suicide is an uncomfortable and emotive topic, but an important one for occupational health to understand.

Occupational health professionals need to have an understanding of the risk factors for suicide, the impact suicide can have on others, and how it might be prevented.

The pandemic has had a damaging effect on young workers' social confidence and mental health, a survey has found.

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.