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Stress, depression and anxiety cause more than half of work-related ill health
In 2024–25, an estimated 964,000 workers were affected, resulting in 22.1 million lost working days (HSE statistics, 2024–25).
You can prevent work-related stress, and as an employer, it’s your legal responsibility to manage the risks.
Take action now
Preventing work-related stress is essential:
- It’s the law – all employers must assess and manage stress through organisational risk assessments.
- It’s good for business – unmanaged stress reduces productivity, increases sickness absence, and drives staff turnover.
- It’s the right thing to do – protecting your workforce builds wellbeing, resilience, and a positive workplace culture.
The Working Minds campaign provides practical tools and support to help employers, managers, and workers take effective action.
Use the 5 Rs to prevent stress
A simple framework to embed stress prevention into everyday management:
- Reach out – start conversations with your team.
- Recognise – spot the signs and causes of stress.
- Respond – act on the risks you’ve identified.
- Reflect – review what has been done and lessons learned.
- Make it routine – regularly check in on how people are coping.
Watch the video below for an overview, and use the Resources section above for templates, guidance, and step-by-step support to take action in your workplace.