Stress

The average adult spends the equivalent of 123 days a year feeling stressed, with tiredness, money, and ‘loved ones’ the leading causes of anxiety.

Those experiencing heightened stress are at greater risk of hair loss, with 73.8% of respondents reporting hair loss as a direct impact of stress.

International Stress Awareness Week (4-8 November) promotes stress management and combats mental health stigma. Established in 2018, the week includes National Stress Awareness Day, observed since 1998, offering opportunities to raise awareness, reduce stress through practical activities, and address stressors in your life.

National Stress Awareness Day, observed on November 1st, aims to increase awareness about stress and promote mental wellbeing through evidence-based management strategies. Organizations can support employees by fostering work-life balance, providing mental health resources, implementing stress reduction programs, and creating open communication channels to help staff cope effectively.

More than half (52%) of UK employees see keeping timesheets as a form of distrust towards employees, despite the benefits being clear.

In the UK stress is the most common work-related illness, something which has only worsened with the cost of living crisis.

Workers are calling for better support via Stress Reduction Programmes as stress levels increase across the UK.

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, it's crucial to address the stressors of modern life, particularly those stemming from the workplace. 

Discover how introducing coaching to your business can create an environment of encouragement and safety to help reduce stress.

A staggering 92% of UK employees admit to experiencing burnout or stress in the workplace during their careers.