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The World Health Organisation regards stress as a worldwide epidemic and many countries are now putting considerable time and effort into researching ways to combat its effects in the workplace.
This section gathers work/stress related stories and developments from the UK and around the world. If you have anything of interest to add, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Just let us know through the contact us page
National Stress Awareness Day 2007
Sun, 4 Nov 2007
Wednesday 7th November 2007 is National Stress Awareness Day. The campaign aims to present a more positive, proactive and manageable approach to stress management.
Swearing at work is good for stress!
Wed, 17 Oct 2007
A study carried out by The University of East Anglia has found that the use of ‘taboo language’ actually boosts team spirit and morale.
France: Survey confirms firm's deadly stresses
Wed, 17 Oct 2007
In recent months, five employees of the Peugeot Citroën factory in Mulhouse, in the east of France, have killed themselves.
Employees in high-stress jobs twice as likely to develop mental illness
Mon, 15 Oct 2007
Research has shown that employees with heavy workloads, tight deadlines and overbearing bosses are twice as likely to develop mental illnesses as those in jobs with less pressure and stress.
UK family business stress is on the increase
Mon, 15 Oct 2007
Family businesses need to deal with their stress levels in an appropriate manner now before they cause even more problems in the future.
Employers misdiagnose workplace health
Mon, 15 Oct 2007
UK employers are failing to recognise the needs of employees when it comes to creating a healthy workplace, with a third equating 'healthy working' to eating healthily at work.
£170 million injection for mental health therapies
Thu, 11 Oct 2007
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has announced that £170 million more will be spent on psychological therapies over the next three years to help people with mental health problems, providing treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Mental health kit free for employers
Thu, 11 Oct 2007
Australian Employers offered free mental health first aid kits
What a difference a World Mental Health Day makes
Thu, 4 Oct 2007
World Mental Health Day is a week away. Started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, the aim of the day is to educate the public on relevant issues concerning mental health.
Libraries promote good mental health with new stock
Tue, 2 Oct 2007
'Help Yourself to Good Mental Health' book collection being rolled out in public libraries.