UK at Risk of Becoming a 'Burnt-Out Nation', Warns Mental Health UK

Charity calls for a national summit to address workplace stress amid rising mental health issues.

According to a poll conducted by Mental Health UK, 35% of adults have experienced high or extreme levels of pressure at work, with 20% needing time off due to stress-induced poor mental health.
Global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence, along with the cost-of-living crisis and pressures on public services, are contributing to feelings of stress, anxiety, and hopelessness.
35% of people are uncomfortable voicing concerns about pressure and stress to their managers or company leaders, and 31% report bullying and intimidation by colleagues as a cause of their stress.
49% of workers suggest their employers do not have a plan in place to spot signs of chronic stress.
Mental Health UK is urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to hold a national summit to create healthier workplaces and better support workers.