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Work Takes a Toll: Vast Majority Blame Jobs for Most of Their Stress

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The majority of respondents in a recent study identified the workplace as the primary source of stress in their personal lives. According to the 2024 Workforce State of Mind Report, published by Headspace , “[W]e surveyed more than 2,000 employees, business leaders, and benefits leaders to access the latest trends in workplace mental health.

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Report: The State of Worker Mental Health 

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2 out of every 5 American workers say that work has the worst impact on their mental health out of all of the potential relevant contributors to negative mental health. . The highest causes of workplace stress cited consist of being overworked (37%), a lack of work-life balance (33%), and inadequate compensation (31%). .

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Women’s Progress Stalls in the Workplace: New Deloitte Report Reveals Alarming Trends

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More than half of the respondents feel they are not receiving adequate mental health support from their employers. Additionally, “one-quarter of women experience health challenges related to menstruation, menopause, and fertility,” often working through “pain or discomfort” without feeling comfortable seeking support or taking time off.

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Support for Four-Day Workweek Rises as Workers Seek Balance Amid Rising Stress

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A more recent study on work-related stress published by Headspace , reveals that nearly half, or 47%, of employees and two-thirds (66%) of CEOs stated that the majority of their stress comes from work, rather than from their personal lives.

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Is Working From Home Wreaking Havoc With Your Health?

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In a recent article , renowned sports physician Jordan Metzl says that remote work can be severely detrimental to the overall (mental and physical) health of employees. However, when healthy habits are not built into the day, working from home can lead to some serious health problems. Leading Sports Physician, Jordan D.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health at Work

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One thing we’d all like to leave behind this year is the prevalence of stress. According to a recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) poll , 31% of Americans anticipated being more stressed in the 2022 holiday season than they were the year before. Experiencing a degree of stress can keep you motivated and alert.

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Japan’s Young Workforce Confronts Mental Health Crisis

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Recent findings from the Japan Productivity Centre indicate a significant rise in mental health issues among young employees, particularly those in their teens and twenties, where the prevalence has escalated to 43.9%, up from 29% in 2021. Moreover, there’s been a notable shift in how mental health is perceived within organizations.

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