According to a recent study, the demand for mental health support from employees increased by 10% during the weeks that followed Mental Health Awareness Week in 2018. This trend is expected to continue in 2023.
The research conducted by healthcare provider Healix Health indicates that employers could see another surge in demand over the next few days.
Data from Mindright’s digital triage and wellbeing platform, Mindright, revealed a temporary increase in the number of employees seeking help. There was an increase in inquiries about stress, burnout and counselling. In June, the levels had returned to baseline.
The study also revealed that ‘Blue Mondays’ had a 30% higher number of inquiries in the past two years compared to other days in January.
Ian Talbot said, “Our data show that campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness Week or Blue Monday have a positive impact on encouraging employees to ask for assistance.
“But we see a pattern that repeats itself – things start off with a surge of interest and then taper off.” Mental health doesn’t change with the seasons. Employers must match short-term awareness to long-term actions.”
Alcohol Change UK, a charity that studies the drinking habits and health of over 4,000 UK adults, found that those who drink more than the 14-units-per-week low-risk guideline are at higher risk of depression and anxiety.
While less than 1 in 5 (18%) never drinkers reported depression, it rose to almost 4 in 10 (37%) hazardous drinkers.
It was argued that less than one-fourth (24%) of never-drinkers experienced anxiety. This rose to three out of ten (32%) dangerous drinkers and more than half (50%) harmful drinkers.
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