Mental Health Stigma In The Workplace [Infographic]

Tricia Harte https://www.maestrohealth.com 1m 194 #mentalhealth

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Stress and the workplace seem to go hand-in-hand, but how do the physical and emotional manifestations of stress contribute to workers’ mental wellbeing?

A new survey of over 2,000 American workers by Maestro Health, reveals the prevalence of workplace stress in 2020. Highlights include:

• 1 in 3 experiences work-related stress daily, or multiple times a week
• 69% of workers say they’ve experienced burnout as a result of their job
• Top manifestations of work stress: 56% feel overwhelmed, 55% feel irritable, 54% experience headaches, 41% experience muscle tension
• 75% of millennials report “high” or “very high” levels of work-related stress, compared to 53% of Baby Boomers

Many Americans aren’t taking mental health days. In fact, the study found 35% of people say they don’t take off work because they need the money, while 24% say they have too much work to do, and six percent say their employer wouldn’t recognize it as a valid reason for a day off.

You can review the full study results here, including insights as to how employers are supporting mental health initiatives, and the stigma of discussing mental health at the office.

Let me know if you have any questions, or if you’d like to include this data in an upcoming story.

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