Australia

  • A large red sandstone formation called Uluru or Ayers Rock in the Australian desert, with a mostly clear sky and few clouds, and dry desert vegetation in the foreground along a paved road.

    36.9%

    The percentage increase in serious workers’ compensation claims citing mental health conditions from 2017-18 to 2021-22.

  • Night view of the Sydney Opera House illuminated along the waterfront with reflections in the water.

    AUD $39 billion

    Total yearly costs to Australian businesses in lost productivity and participation.

  • View of Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge in the background, a pier and buildings in the foreground, and cloudy skies.

    1 in 5

    The number of Australians that experience poor mental health each year. Nearly 50% of the population will experience poor mental health during their lives.

  • A young koala clings to a tree branch with one paw, facing the camera, surrounded by green foliage.

    4x more

    Median time lost in productivity from mental health conditions compared to that of all physical injuries and illnesses.

France

  • View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, seen from a cobblestone street lined with European-style buildings and parked cars during late afternoon or early evening with a partly cloudy sky.

    39%

    The percentage rise in daily sick leave figures over five years since 2019, with an average of 14.1 days missed per employee annually.

  • Aerial view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune in France, showing a medieval monastery and surrounding village during sunset.

    Key causes of psychological issues

    Excessive demands from management (34%), incompetent leadership (25%), a difficult team atmosphere (23%), and work-life balance issues (19%).

  • The illuminated glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum at night, surrounded by historic palace buildings with decorative facades and lit windows.

    €163 billion

    The annual cost in 2018 of mental health issues at work, including direct medical expenses and substantial indirect costs from lost productivity and well-being.

  • The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, with detailed sculptures on its pillars and a cobblestone street in the foreground, under a partly cloudy sky.

    2nd

    Most common cause of disability in France is psychological problems.

Germany

  • Colorful historic European buildings with timber framing along a cobblestone street.

    1 / 2

    Of all early retirements in 2019 were due to mental illness, which was also responsible for 17.5% of all workdays lost in the same year.

  • View of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, with traffic and buses on the street and trees on either side.

    2022

    When compensated absences from work due to mental illness increased by 4.9 days per person, a 24.5% rise from the previous year.

  • The Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, with two German flags flying in the foreground.

    2nd

    Most frequent cause of sick leave in Germany, after respiratory illnesses, are mental and behavioural disorders.

  • Aerial view of a city on a river with a historic brick bridge, colorful building rooftops, and green hills in the background.

    55.1%

    The percentage of German employees that report impaired mental well-being.

New Zealand

  • A hobbit hole house with a round green door, embedded into a grassy hillside, surrounded by colorful wildflowers and greenery, with stone steps leading up to the entrance.

    60%

    The percentage of Kiwi employees that experience stress, with around 40% having a high mental health risk.

  • A small stone church with a bell tower, surrounded by dry grass and rocks, under a clear blue sky with mountains in the distance.

    1 in 3

    The number of Kiwi workers that reported a work-related mental health or well-being issue in the previous twelve months.

  • Night view of a city skyline with illuminated buildings, including a tall tower with bright lights, reflected in the water in the foreground.

    7.3 million

    The amount of working days lost in 2020 due to mental distress, leading to significant productivity costs for the economy.

  • NZD $46.6 billion

    The amount that presenteeism is estimated to cost the New Zealand economy annually.

Poland

  • A tall, historic skyscraper with a clock tower at the top, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and city buildings, with people walking in the foreground.

    60%

    The percentage of Polish employees that experienced a mental crisis during the previous year, with 37% attributing it to their job,

  • Colorful buildings with ornate architecture along a cobblestone street filled with pedestrians

    26 million

    The amount of working days lost in 2023 because of sick leave for mental health disorders, which is over 1.4 million mental health sick leave notes issued annually.

  • A medieval castle with pink walls and red roofs, surrounded by fall foliage, situated on a hill with landscaped gardens and pathways.

    65%

    The percentage of Polish workers that have considered quitting because of work pressures, with 60% finding their jobs stressful.

  • Historic stone castle with multiple towers and dark conical roofs, and a Polish flag on top.

    62%

    The percentage of employees that want their employer to provide access to mental health support.

Switzerland

  • Red train traveling across a snow-covered mountain landscape on a stone arched viaduct.

    1 in 4

    The number of Swiss people that have a mental health condition, and prevalence is growing.

  • A scenic view of a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, dense green forests, and a small rural village with houses and farms on rolling hills.

    77%

    The percentage of Swiss employees exhibiting symptoms of mental distress, with the onset and progression of symptoms primarily due to the working environment.

  • An aerial view of Zurich, Switzerland, featuring a large church with a tall clock tower, a river with bridges and boats, and a cityscape with historic buildings, mountains in the background, and a lake reflecting the sky at sunset.

    CHF 19 billion

    The annual cost to the Swiss economy in lost productivity due to poor workplace mental health.

  • A red flag with a white Swiss cross flutters in the wind during sunset over a mountainous landscape.

    52%

    The percentage of Swiss employees that want their company to implement mental health support.

United States

  • The Statue of Liberty illuminated at dusk with a colorful sky in background.

    76%

    The percentage of US workers showing at least one symptom of a mental health condition.

  • A panoramic view of a canyon with tall, reddish rock formations, green vegetation, and a partly cloudy sky.

    84%

    The percentage of Americans that said their workplace conditions had contributed to at least one mental health challenge.

  • View of Manhattan Bridge framed by two red brick buildings on a cobblestone street with parked cars and street signs.

    US $282 billion

    The annual cost to the US economy due to poor mental health.

  • Welcome sign for Las Vegas, Nevada with palm trees in the background, a blue sky with some clouds, and various signs including Harley-Davidson, Terrible Herbst, and an American flag.

    81%

    The percentage of US employees looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future.

United Kingdom

  • A white taxi cab and a red double-decker bus on a city street in London, with a crowd of pedestrians waiting to cross and buildings with Union Jack flags in the background.

    63%

    The percentage of UK employees that show signs of burnout, like exhaustion and disengagement.

  • Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in London seen from Westminster Bridge with cloudy sky above.

    £57.4 billion

    The annual cost to the UK economy from poor mental health in the workplace.

  • London skyline at sunset featuring the Tower Bridge and The Shard skyscraper.

    1 in 3

    The number of UK employees that feel that mental health support in their workplace is inadequate and would like more support from their employers.

  • Three red British telephone booths placed on a sidewalk in front of a brick building with barred windows.

    61%

    The percentage of UK employees that had left a job or plan to leave their job in the next twelve months due to poor mental health.