Did you know that #mentalhealth issues are the leading cause of #disability worldwide, and they significantly impact the #workplace?
According to the World Health Organisation, depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion annuallyin lost productivity. Can you imagine this? How?
Here are some of the facts about MH around the globe:
For example, in #europe, nearly 30% of all disability claims and 60% of workplace absences are related to mental health problems (anxiety and depression).
A study by the Inter-American Development Bank found that in #latinamerica, depression and anxiety account for approximately 6% of all workdays lost, with an estimated cost of $11 billion each year.
In #africa, mental health issues are a significant concern in the workplace, but resources for mental health support are often limited. According to the World Health Organisation, around 10% of the population in Africa experiences a mental health condition.
In #asia, mental health issues are a growing concern in the workplace, affecting an estimated 86 million people due to long working hours and job insecurity being significant sources of stress for many employees.
Without a big surprise, in the #unitedstates, 64% of employees report that their work is a significant source of stress resulting in 200 million lost workdays each year, translating to an estimated $17 billion in lost productivity. And in #canada, mental health issues are the leading cause of workplace disability, accounting for more than 30% of all disability claims.
And how about #australia? In Australia, mental health conditions are one of the leading causes of work disability. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2020, cognitive and behavioural disorders were the third most common cause of work disability, accounting for 9.7% of all work disability cases.
Have you ever experienced a mental health issue due to a work issue?
To be continued...
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