Mental health affects every part of a business—from how teams communicate to overall business performance. When staff are struggling, it doesn’t just impact them—it impacts your entire organisation.
We’ve supported many employers who didn’t realise how much poor mental health was costing them until it was already affecting performance, morale, and retention.
What Factors Contributes to Poor Mental Health at Work?
There’s no single cause, but some familiar patterns that contribute to poor mental health at work include:
- Excessively heavy workloads and unrealistic deadlines
- Lack of job security or control
- Poor communication or weak leadership
- Bullying, exclusion, or lack of support
- Discrimination or inequality
Left unaddressed, these issues build up—leading to stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression. Over time, they damage employee wellbeing and workplace culture, and can result in more serious mental health problems.
The Business Cost of Doing Nothing
The impact isn’t just personal—it directly affects your business. Poor mental health leads to higher staff turnover, more sick days, lower productivity, and increased pressure on the rest of the team. Over time, it affects staff output, customer service and financial performance. The data speaks for itself:
- 875,000 UK workers reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23
- 17.1 million lost working days
- Mental health accounts for £42–£45 billion in costs to UK employers every year
Why Mental Health Matters To Your Business
When mental health is overlooked, people either leave—or stay and struggle. Neither is good for your team, your clients, or your business.
The good news? Most organisations don’t need to overhaul their culture. With the right training and support, real improvements can happen quickly. That’s where we come in.
Our Training Supports Better Mental Health at Work
We provide practical, evidence-based training designed to meet your needs. From Mental Health Awareness, Line Manager training, and Senior Executive sessions, to IOSH-approved Mental Health First Aid at Work, we tailor the content to your team.
Our training helps you:
- Spot the early signs of poor mental health
- Improve support from managers and colleagues
- Break down stigma and encourage open conversations
- Stay on top of legal responsibilities
- Improve engagement and reduce staff turnover
Let’s Support Your Team – Together
Mental health should be part of everyday working life—not something that’s only addressed when it becomes a problem.
If you’re ready to build a workplace where people feel supported, we’re here to help.
📞 Call our Newry office on 028 3025 6482 or Belfast on 028 9002 0044
🔗 Visit: healthmattersni.com to learn more