Given these statistics, Adrian Lewis, Commercial Director at Activ People HR says it’s more important than ever for employers to look after their staff and providing mental health support should be top of their wellbeing agenda in 2022. Adrian says, “The past two years have taken their toll on people and we’re seeing growing numbers with mental health issues. The challenges of lockdowns and remote working, worries about getting Covid-19 and dealing with bereavements, along with financial concerns have all had a big impact on people’s mental wellbeing. Also, fewer than one in six (16%) said they felt their mental health was very well supported at work, despite 81% wanting their employers to give them help with their mental wellbeing. “As we head into a new year, looking after people’s mental wellbeing has never been more important.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2022 21:16 UTC