Mental health problems are forcing thousands in UK out of work – report

Thriving at Work report commissioned by government urges employers to commit to six core standards around mental health

About 300,000 people with a long-term mental health problem lose their jobs each year, a review commissioned by Theresa May has found.

The Thriving at Work report, published on Thursday, puts the annual cost to the UK economy of poor mental health at up to £99bn, of which about £42bn is borne by employers.

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