work and career

The percentage of men who struggle with their mental health is 37.4%. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Men in the workplace

Work and the workplace have a significant impact on the mental health of men – either positively or negatively. Depression and anxiety are common conditions that have an impact not only on the individual but on their families, friends and teammates, too. Mental health problems also have a direct impact on businesses through increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased costs.

Factors that contribute to job stress include:

• High demands

• Low job control

• Work overload or pressure

• Lack of control and participation in decision-making

• Unclear work role

• Job insecurity

• Long working hours

• Bullying

• Poor communication

• Inadequate resources.

Depression and anxiety are common conditions that have an impact not only on the individual but on their families, friends and teammates, too. Mental health problems also have a direct impact on businesses through increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased costs.