Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report says.
It also claims poor mental health costs the UK economy up to £99bn each year. Prime Minister Theresa May, who commissioned the report, said it showed "we need to take action". The UK civil service has agreed to take on the report's recommendations. Paul Farmer, co-author of the Thriving At Work report, said mental health was a taboo subject in many workplaces.
"In many instances employers simply don't understand the crucial role they can play, or know where to go for advice and support." Continue reading. Originally posted on BBC Health.
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