Workplace Stress

Many people experience workplace stress, and levels of work-stress are increasing all over the developed world. 

Additionally, mental health illnesses, including depression and anxiety, are on the rise.

Are the two linked?

In some cases, yes.  Work-stress can be a major cause of depression and anxiety. 

Our research explains how the link between work-stress and poor mental health can be particularly damaging to young adults, particularly those who have never had mental health problems before.

Click on the links below to read about our research:

• Workplace-Stress Media Release (PDF 67KB)
• Workplace-Stress Background Information (PDF 107KB)
• Workplace-Stress Illustration Slides (PDF 529KB)

If you’re looking for more information, here are some links to get you started...

New Zealand

The New Zealand Department of Labour Stress and Fatigue page includes a PDF book on managing stress in the workplace.

Out Of The Blue is an online NZ resource to help people with depression.

Mindnet is a newsletter keeping New Zealanders informed about mental health and mental health promotion.

Both Out of the Blue and Mindnet are services of the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation.

Australia

The University of South Australia has a Work and Stress Research Group.

The Better Health Channel, a source of health and medical information approved by the Victorian government, has a Workplace Stress page with information and links to other resources.

The Mental Health Council of Australia includes stress and work welfare amongst its priority list.

United Kingdom

The Health and Safety Executive Workplace Stress page includes a discussion forum and a stress analysis tool that can be used within your organisation.

Workstress.net is a national work-stress network that anyone can join for support, information and discussion.

United States

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA) has a workplace stress page including links and a section on stress prevention in the workplace.

How to…reduce stress at work, and other time management and work-life balance articles, from the About.com network in the USA.