Mentally Healthy Workplaces

by | Dec 4, 2015 | Claim costs, Claim management, Rehabilitation, Work Health Program, Workers Compensation

Mental HealthMental health issues are becoming increasingly common in Australian workplaces and from a workers compensation perspective they are 7-8 times more expensive than physical injury related claims. A recent PWC study found mental health issues cost Australian businesses $10.9B a year in lost productivity. The study also suggests poor mental health is likely to impact 1 in 5 employees.  So what are the common mental health disorders?

Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Safe Work Australia identify the top 3 work related mental health issues as:

  1. Work pressures (33%)
  2. Harassment and/or bullying (21%)
  3. Exposure to violence (17%)
  4. Other mental stress factors (29%)

What can be done? As a great starting point, we recommend the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance – Safe Work Australia virtual seminar.

For more information please visit:

Heads Up: The business case for creating a mentally healthy workplace