'Mental health is physical': A corporate case study

How can we achieve mental and physical health parity at work?

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Suzanne Clarkson speaks to Trowers & Hamlins LLP about finding the right balance for employee support

It is telling that the number of medicines dispensed for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions has doubled1. Furthermore, mental health now accounts for £38bn of the total cost of productivity loss to business last year2. On a more positive note, however, evidence on the impact of exercise interventions on positive mood abound3.  So, should the increase in medication be a cause for concern? Or does it simply signify that more people are now opening up about their mental health problems and getting the help they need? Should we be prioritising push-ups over pill popping? ...

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