Poor mental health costs 300,000 jobs and £99bn in UK each year
Approximately 300,000 people in the UK with long-term mental health issues lose their jobs each year, 50% more than do so due to physical health, according to a government-commissioned study. The Thriving at Work report, published on Thursday, estimates that poor mental health costs the UK economy up to £99bn ($131bn) annually, £42bn of which employers bear. The report calls for employers to support six core principles, including increasing awareness and monitoring staff well-being. Research by Deloitte suggests businesses could receive returns of between £1.50 and £9 for each £1 invested in health interventions.

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