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4 out of 10 Scots quit jobs due to stress

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   wouldn’t know how to approach managers with a mental health issue.

   Stress was the most common problem, with 73 per cent of employees
   saying that they have felt stressed in the workplace over the past 12
   months.

   An incredible 43 per cent said they knew a colleague who had given up a
   job due to stress related issues.

   Women are more likely to suffer from stress than men – 79 vs. 71 per
   cent – and young people are more likely to be stressed than older
   generations – 82 vs. 68 per cent.

   41 per cent of workers feel that you should come to work if suffering
   from stress. Despite this, only 19 per cent of people have actually
   taken a day off due to stress related issues.

Stigma and lack of effective management means most organisations treat
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   Alistair Dornan, head of health management at Capita Employee Benefits,
   said: “Stress can take a toll on people at work, affecting their
   emotional and physical health as well as productivity. If employees do
   not feel they can talk comfortably to their employer then they may look
   to hide the issue. This makes it harder for employers to tackle stress
   and could lead to absence or performance issues.

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   includes the use of employee assistance programmes such as online
   support, as well as line management training to help senior staff spot
   the early signs of stress or depression.”

   With Saturday 10 October being World Mental Health Day, Lisa Cohen,