More than five UK employees feel unable to discuss their mental health at the workplace, according to a new research. The analysis reveals that 7.5 million workers struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress resulting from their jobs or exacerbation, yet they do not feel safe to reveal their difficulties in employers.
Depending on data from the Health and Safety Corporation (HSE) and the Carted Institute for Employees and Development (CIPD), the study also shows a gender gap to seek help. Last year, 3.9 million men suffering from mental health issues reported without requesting support – 8 % more than 3.5 million women who said they faced similar challenges.
The places of car work emerged as a sector with the highest percentage of “silent” injured, at 1.13 million, followed by health and social care places, as it was 1.11 million people about the management of mental health problems separately. In contrast, the arts, entertainment and entertainment industry – and the financial insurance sector – were the lowest number of people struggling, at 264,000 and 256,000, respectively.
Richard Stockley, Managing Director of RRC International, who the research conducted the results as a “shock”, notes that despite the recent progress in treating the stigma, workers are still uncomfortable to reveal mental health difficulties. “Our research is very necessary on the issue to help employers a better understanding of the extent of mental health challenges on a large scale. Change begins in the workplace, and with correct culture and training, employers can ensure that their work is safe spaces for all who work there.”
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