Fact Service May 2022

Stress and mental health at work - a guide for trade unions and working people

Chapter 1

Who does stress affect?

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HSE statistics

According to the HSE, stress, depression or anxiety is most prevalent in education and “human health and social work activities”, including hospital and other health and social care work. The HSE reports that above average rates of stress, depression or anxiety were found among health professionals and teaching and other educational professionals.