How to support a colleague with stress

This article is written by our partners at Vita Health

No one can escape stress - it’s a natural part of life and we all go through periods of dealing with it.

But statistics show there has been a significant increase in work-related stress, depression and anxiety. In fact, of the 1.8 million workers in the UK suffering awork-related illness, stress, depression, and anxiety making up around half of the cases*.

With workplace stress becoming an all-too common experience for many employees, it’s important to understand how we can support and care for one another’s wellbeing. Knowing how to support a co-worker with stress could make a big difference to how they feel.

Our corporate mental health experts have shared how you can offer your colleagues support with stress, without becoming overburdened yourself.