Richard Bate, president of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), said: “This sends a powerful and sobering message.
“Mental health at work is not a niche concern or something affecting only a small self-diagnosed minority – it is widespread, real and deeply connected to how work is organised, managed and experienced.
“While support and care are crucial, they are not enough on their own. Prevention must be central to our approach.
“That means understanding the causation, then addressing the root causes of harm, equipping leaders and managers with the skills and confidence to act early and designing work that supports wellbeing rather than undermines it.
“Good work should protect people’s mental health, not put it at risk.”
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