Increased Stress levels and Mental Health
Friday, December 19th, 2008 [ Posted by Dr Lindsay McMillan ]
As another year comes to a close, it prompts me to reflect on the past year and in particular the events of the last few months and the impact they’ve had on stress levels across the country.
Many Australians are finding that the financial crisis has overwhelmed their coping resources and are turning to employee support services to find a way to deal with the stress. The speed of the increased number of requests for support has been startling. Specialising in organisational health, our research here at Converge International has revealed a 54% increase in stress-related counselling since December 2007. This sharp rise has directly coincided with the economic climate of rising interest rates, plummeting share markets and the global financial crisis. (more…)