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Can the UK afford a mental health crisis?
Nov 6, 2023
The podcast discusses the growing concern of mental health in the workplace, particularly among younger generations. It explores factors such as poor work-life balance and toxic team culture. The changing attitudes towards work-life balance and alternative sources of income are also explored. The economic cost of mental health problems and the increasing demand for mental health support in the workplace are highlighted. The potential impact of social media on the mental health of young people is discussed, along with the misidentification of normal human emotions as mental health problems. The need for increasing awareness and education to normalize conversations about mental health in the workplace is emphasized.
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- Mental health is a major cause of long-term sickness, particularly among younger people, leading to a significant number of individuals not working.
- Younger individuals prioritize mental health and work-life balance over high salaries, highlighting the need for employers to create supportive environments and prioritize mental health support.
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Rising Rates of Mental Health-Related Employment Inactivity
A significant number of working-age individuals are experiencing mental health-related employment inactivity, with about a quarter of all working age people reporting that mental health is the reason why they do not work. The problem is more pronounced among younger age groups, with five times as many people not working due to mental health conditions compared to physical conditions in the age group of 16-34. The scale of mental health-related employment inactivity has been increasing, with an additional 90,000 people expected to be out of work due to mental health conditions by 2023.
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