Yahoo Finance Three quarters of Brits say work is damaging their mental health
Three quarters of Brits believe work is damaging their mental health, causing four in 10 to think about quitting.
A whopping 74% of 2,000 UK employees surveyed by by job board CV-Library said their job is making their mental health worse.
With 53% saying their workplace doesn’t do enough to support employees, 44% are considering resigning.
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Being overworked is one of the biggest detriment to Brits’ mental health, the survey found.
When asked how their employer could help prevent mental health issues, three in five (58%) Brits said they should promote a healthier work-life balance, while two in five (39%) said they should reduce pressure to work long hours.
Over a third (36%) said employees should be allowed to take time out when they need to.
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Research by Angers University and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research suggests that people who work 10 hours even once a week on a regular basis are 29% more likely to suffer a stroke.
This could be particularly concerning for Brits, who work the longest hours in Europe, putting in about two-and-a-half weeks longer than other countries’ employees.
Additionally, 35% of Brits said it would be helpful if employers could refer them to counselling services when necessary.
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When asked who they’d be most likely to talk to about their mental health, 42% of Brits said a medical professional ranked highest, followed by a partner (40%) or family (35%).
Just 4% of Brits listed their boss as who they’d talk to, underlining that they are not seeking support from their employers.
