Type: Research and Reports

High stress levels and mental health-related sick leave persist in the UK workforce, Mental Health UK’s latest Burnout Report reveals, with chronic pressures going unaddressed and too few employers supporting recovery from burnout.

Artificial intelligence is already being widely consulted for mental health support in the UK, with more than one in three adults (37%) [1] saying they’ve used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing. The surprising rapid pace of adoption has prompted experts to call for safeguards to ensure people receive accurate, safe and appropriate information.

Menopause affects approximately half the population, yet it remains one of the most under-discussed, poorly supported life transitions within the modern workplace. As organisations strive for inclusion and talent retention, it’s time to acknowledge the significant mental health impacts of menopause – and the urgent need to embed support systems into workplace culture.

PREM Rugby and Mental Health UK are proud to announce a bold two-year national charity partnership. Bringing together one of the world’s most competitive sports leagues and one of the UK’s leading mental health charities, the partnership aims to tackle the root causes of poor mental health, raise vital funds, and use the power of rugby to create meaningful connections and conversations across the country.  

We’ve published findings of our second Annual Burnout report*, which takes the pulse of the nation’s stress levels. The survey of 4,418 UK adults conducted by YouGov finds that the risk of burnout remains prevalent, with one in three (34%) adults experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress ‘always’ or ‘often’ last year, compared with 35% the previous year. Meanwhile, nine in 10 (91%) experienced high pressure or stress at some point over the last year.

Mental health has emerged as one of the most significant challenges facing the UK workforce today and therefore economic growth too. Approximately 630,000 people reported being economically inactive due to long-term sickness, with ‘mental health condition’ being the main cause in 2022-2023, and again in 2023-2024.

One in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a mental health problem in 2021, a significant increase from one in nine in 2017. Never has the need to support young people’s mental health been greater, and we know that early preventative support using upstream approaches like building resilience can have a positive impact.

One in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a mental health problem in 2021, a significant increase from one in nine in 2017. Never has the need to support young people’s mental health been greater, and we know that early preventative support using upstream approaches like building resilience can have a positive impact.