The financial cost of mental illnesses in the UK is massive, as you can see from the figures in the above infographic, costing an estimated £70 billion annually in lost productivity, benefits, and health care.Such figures highlight just how important addressing mental health conditions is to the welfare of the country.
1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year, yet many people with anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions still don’t have the confidence to be open about it, and seek the required professional help.More companies are realising that it in their interest to support employees with mental health conditions, and create an environment where people feel comfortable talking about such issues.
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