
Mental health issues drive employee helpline calls – Zurich Corporate Risk
Anxiety stayed as the top category for the fourth year, responsible for 19% of calls, while low mood accounted for 11%.

Anxiety stayed as the top category for the fourth year, responsible for 19% of calls, while low mood accounted for 11%.

The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.

An online event will be held on 12th June to launch the hub, including a keynote speech from screenwriter and producer Jack Thorne.

Nurse-led support provider RedArc reports a sharp rise in neurodiversity-related referrals, highlighting growing awareness and a lack of mainstream access.

According to the City & Guilds Neurodiversity Index Report 2025, more employees are challenging workplace policies and practices that do not accommodate neurodivergent needs.

Automotive charity Ben has introduced new neurodiversity-focused support programmes and resources to meet growing demand and raise awareness across the sector.

Kelly Tucker said: “Many neurodivergent individuals experience higher levels of anxiety or social discomfort, so it’s important to prioritise emotional support.”

The survey conducted by Acas revealed that 20% of employees were not fond of regular social events after working hours.

The panel will develop recommendations for ministers this summer, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.

HR Dept LTD said that candidates often avoid disclosing their neurodivergence at interview due to the fear of their success being impeded by discrimination.

Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.

Frith Connold discusses her experiences navigating ADHD in the workplace.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
| viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
Press Esc to close.
