April is Stress Awareness Month—discover how stress might be silently impacting your health.
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00:00Stress Awareness Month is highlighting a critical issue increasingly impacting
00:06workplaces across our region. New figures reveal around 16 million working days
00:12are now lost nationally each year to stress, anxiety and depression. Locally
00:18the situation mirrors this troubling trend with businesses reporting more
00:21employees than ever needing extended leave due to mental health struggles.
00:26Employers are facing the dual challenge of supporting their workforce while
00:31maintaining productivity. Now across our region mental health support initiatives
00:36are gaining momentum with companies encouraged to actively foster open
00:41conversations and provide comprehensive resources to tackle workplace stress
00:46head-on. Health experts emphasize that early intervention and clear support
00:51structures can significantly reduce absence rates, improving both employee
00:56well-being and business efficiency.