Employees ought to ‘monitor colleagues’ psychological well being

Employees within the UK have been urged to take a extra energetic
function of their colleagues’ psychological well being.

It comes after analysis from Cigna revealing nearly half
(46%) have noticed indicators of stress amongst their colleagues. 

Signs embody moodiness (40%), fatigue (23%), crying
(21%) and lowered work efficiency (20%).

Cigna stated colleagues are sometimes finest positioned to
recognise the early warning indicators of a psychological well being problem. 

The healthcare supplier is launching a brand new psychological well being
marketing campaign – “Put a Face On” – to coach folks concerning the indicators and signs to
look out for within the office.

These embody social withdrawal, erratic
behaviour, confused pondering and emotions of disorientation, medication and
alcohol abuse, and excessive unhappiness, fear or tearfulness, or unexplained
aches and pains.

Though 72% of British staff at the moment endure from
stress, the examine exhibits solely 11% have sought skilled assist. These aged 50
and over are probably the most open, with a fifth having sought assist prior to now 12
months.  

Phil Austin, chief govt officer of Cigna
Europe, stated employers can do extra to empower their employees to help every
different.