Depression Archives

Toxic workplaces increase risk of depression by 300 per cent

Jun 24, 2021 | 0

In toxic workplaces, men were shown to be at higher risk of developing depression compared to female colleagues.

Employers need to ‘ramp up’ mental health support as depression increases

Aug 19, 2020 | 0

During the COVID-19 pandemic the number of people suffering from depression has almost doubled,...

Brendan Street: The UK’s unspoken epidemic, ‘Anxious Achievers’

Mar 11, 2020 | 0

‘Anxious Achievers’: high-performing individuals who keep mental ill health close to their chests.

Beth Hall: Why every company needs mental health first aiders

Dec 6, 2019 | 0

“Organisations must start caring about employees as a whole.”

Employees are three times more likely to discuss physical ailments over mental health issues at work

May 13, 2019 | 0

The Workplace Manifesto is launched today ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. Employers are encouraged to translate awareness of mental ill health in the workplace into action and stamp out the stigma of mental ill health in the workplace.

Vicki Field: How to help a colleague who might be struggling with mental health

May 13, 2019 | 0

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Vicki Field provides advice for managers about what to do if they suspect a member of their team is suffering from a mental health illness.

Older employees ‘brushing off’ mental health issues

Apr 24, 2019 | 4

Over two thirds of employees aged 55+ experience mental health symptoms but many feel they’re not serious. More needs to be done to engage them.

What is Blue Monday and how to beat it.

Jan 21, 2019 | 0

Employees who are finding it increasingly difficult to disconnect from the demands of work in the post-festive season suffer mental health issues.

‘Blue Monday’ will have impact on workplace productivity

Jan 13, 2016 | 0

A study by the University of Exeter shows that the third Monday of January, the supposed ‘most depressing day of the year’ could cost the UK economy £93 billion.

Dave Clemens: The best way to talk to employees with depression

Oct 1, 2015 | 2

If your organisation has, say, 100 employees, statistics indicate you’ll have about seven...

Half of employees feel mental health issues aren’t addressed at work

May 12, 2015 | 0

Half of all employees (50%) say that they have never been asked about stress, anxiety and depression at work, according to new research from Bupa released this Mental Health Awareness Week.

Make mental health services a workplace priority, says OECD

Mar 4, 2015 | 0

It can take up to 10 years for a person suffering from mental ill-health to receive treatment, according to new research from the OECD. Intervening early could keep more people in work.

True Blues Affect British Workforce Warn ELAS

Jan 19, 2015 | 0

Today marks the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday. Employment experts, ELAS, has warned of the impending impact that ‘holiday blues’ can have on the workplace productivity.