03 October 2025
10 October is World Mental Health Day.
It’s aim is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to encourage efforts in support of mental health.
In Jersey, stress accounted for 65% of all work-related ill health claims for Social Security short term incapacity benefit in 2024. It is widespread in all employment sectors.
Why prioritise good mental health and prevent work-related stress, because it’s:
- the right thing to
- the law
- good for business
The law requires all employers to do a risk assessment and take action. This is to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health in the workplace.
Failing to manage stress at work can result in:
- reduced productivity
- sickness absence
- losing a valued member of the team
Practical guidance on work-related stress
The links below provide practical guidance on:
- work-related stress
- how to recognise the effects
- what employers and employees can do to reduce these effects
Following these principles will help ensure compliance with the legal duties imposed by the Health and Safety at Work Law.
Work related stress: information for employers
Work related stress: information for employees
Stress and mental health at work on GOV UK HSE
Tackling work related stress: a step by step workbook on GOV UK HSE
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