HSE’s latest statistics for work-related ill-health and injury show that around half of reported ill-health is related to stress, depression or anxiety.
That’s an estimated 776,000 cases with each case taking an average of 21.1 days off work.
No matter where you work, the law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health in the workplace. That means including stress in risk assessments and acting on it. You can also:
• download HSE’s Working Minds campaign calendar 2025
• put time in the diary to get started or review what’s in place
• download a risk assessment template and see examples
• complete our free online learning
HOWTOPREVENTSTRESS
HSE’s free online learning will guide you step-by-step and provides all the tools, templates and information you need to get proactive on preventing stress and supporting good mental health at work.
• Reach out and have conversations – see the Talking Toolkit for help
• Recognise the signs and causes of stress – the Stress Indicator Tool could be
useful
• Respond to any risks you’ve identified
• Reflect on actions you’ve agreed and taken
• and make it Routine – how can you make this part of your every day?
