"Time to Rethink the Role of Mental Health in Business", 27 Apr 2015

…People are working longer hours, often in more stressful situations…Yet the topic of mental health still carries a stigma in many organisations…People are working longer hours, often in more stressful situations. This demands far more mental and physical resilience. Yet the topic of mental health still carries a stigma in many organisations…According to research by Friends Life, four in 10 UK employees have experienced stress, anxiety or depression and not told their employer. And over 50% of all workers believe being open about a common mental health problem would damage their career prospects…[S]even in ten bosses don't think that mental illness deserves time off work…The topic was raised at the Davos Summit this year, giving it a global platform in the business world. And more and more employers offer guidance and practical assistance to their employees…[Refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers]