By the Numbers: Mental Health Statistics
In the workplace
48% say their workplace culture is bad for mental health.
78% of people running a business recognise they are suffering from some kind of mental health challenge.
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32% of agency professionals reported being worried about their mental health.
49% of advertising professionals said their workplace culture has a negative impact on their mental health.
79% of illustrators struggle with anxiety and confidence issues related to their career.
Among men working in culture and media, the risk of self-harm is 20% higher, and 69% among women.
Depression is three times more likely in creative industries.
24% say they feel more stressed in the workplace this year compared to the previous year (based on a 2017 study).
25% of freelancers have experienced depression and 21% suicidal thoughts due to loneliness.
Creative agencies has a retention problem with an average turnover of 30%.
46% change agency because of lack of satisfaction with leadership.
In industry exit, top reasons are career development, work-life balance, manager behavior and wellbeing.
According to a 2006 study a staggering four out of five workers reported poor work-life balance.
60% have never spoken to anyone at work about their mental health status.
52% say their company doesn’t do enough to promote employee health.
A little good news
: 80% of employees treated for mental health problems report improvements in job satisfaction and productivity.
Stats on mental health in general
25% of the population, or one in four people, will be effected by some type of mental health issue.
One out of every 25 adults, or 9.8 million Americans, will experience
a mental illness this year that is serious enough to interfere with or impact major life activities.In the US, only 41% of the people who had a mental disorder in the past year received professional healthcare or other services.
Every 40 second suicide claims a life
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 in the US
