Eight in 10 more likely to apply to employer committed to mental health

Adam Saville
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64% of graduates and students believe that disclosing mental health issues will hinder chances of securing first job in financial services

A report by the City Mental Health Alliance has found that a large proportion of students and graduates in the UK are concerned about their mental health and its impact on their future careers in financial services. According to the survey of 519 graduates planning to apply for a job in financial, legal and professional services, 69% described themselves as having experienced rare to severe mental health issues. These include anxiety (58%), depression (48%) and panic attacks (33%), while 18% said they self-harmed. Stigma The results also show that 64% of young jobseekers are wor...

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