Work-Related Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Statistics

HSE Data Overview

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides insights into the prevalence and impact of work-related stress, depression, and anxiety:

• Definition: Work-related stress, depression, or anxiety results from undue pressures and demands at work.

Key Statistics from HSE

According to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey (2019/20):

• Total Cases: There were 828,000 reported cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety.
• Prevalence Rate: This equates to 2,440 cases per 100,000 workers.
• New Cases: 347,000 new cases were reported, with an incidence rate of 1,020 per 100,000 workers.
• Working Days Lost: A total of 17.9 million working days were lost due to these conditions, averaging 21.6 days per case.
• Impact on Ill Health: Stress, depression, or anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill health cases and 55% of lost working days.

Factors Contributing to Stress

Factors contributing to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety include:

• Workload Pressures: Tight deadlines and excessive responsibilities.
• Lack of Managerial Support: Insufficient support from supervisors or managers.

Industry Impact

Industries more affected by stress-related issues include:

• Public Service Sectors: Such as education, health and social care, and public administration and defence.

The emergence of COVID-19 in 2019/20 disrupted the economy and may influence future workplace injury and health data. For more detailed information, visit the HSE website.