82% employees surveyed have moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues in Asia: study
employees surveyed in a joint study on workplace mental health in Asia by Aon and TELUS Health have moderate (47%) to high (35%) risk of developing mental health issues, findings released on Thursday have revealed. 54% believe their career options would be limited if their employer knew they had a mental illness.
The inaugural Aon TELUS Health Asia Mental Health Index report, which explores workplace mental health and the impact on productivity across 12 countries in Asia aims to improve understanding of the mental health risk of employees and help businesses make better decisions to manage employee mental health and increase workforce resilience.
Key findings on workplace productivity showed that 45% of respondents across the region report that their mental health is negatively impacting their work while stress, anxiety and burnout are on the rise.
51% employees reported feeling more sensitive to stress this year compared to last year; while 45% of them believe their colleagues are showing more signs of stress this year.
33% of workers are currently finding it difficult to concentrate on their work and 47% reported ending their day feeling mentally and/or physically exhausted.
Asian workers managing growing work, home and social pressures, stigma surrounding mental health and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the deterioration of mental health. Public and self-stigma is an overwhelming problem for workplaces and society across Asia.
