Work-related stress, it's a state of mind

When the demands in the workplace make you feel pressured and unable to cope the stress could become unbearable. It's estimated that in the UK alone nearly 18 million working days are lost each year because of stress at work.

Stress is not an illness, it's a state of mind that affects your health in a variety of ways including anxiety and depression. Tight deadlines, too much work or responsibility are typical causes of work-related stress.

Looking after our mental health has never been more important. Identifying the issues along with support from your employer who has a legal duty of care, are the first steps in making things better.

We have created this online resource to tackle stress at work, it's in everyone's interest to have a healthier, more productive workforce.

Work-related stress, it's a state of mind.

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