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Dealing with stress

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We can sometimes feel overwhelmed when we either have too much work, too little or poor relationships in the working environment.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) definition of stress is

‘The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.’

Stress is not an illness – it is a state. However, if stress becomes too excessive and prolonged, mental and physical illness may develop.

Work is generally good for people if it is well designed, but it can also be a great source of pressure. There is a difference between pressure and stress. Pressure can be positive and a motivating factor, and is often essential in a job. It can help us achieve our goals and perform better. Stress occurs when this pressure becomes excessive. Stress is a natural reaction to too much pressure.

Jobs in Mind supports individuals and employers to work towards a change in working conditions before an employee goes off on sick leave or support the process of an individual returning to work after a period of sickness.

Our support is both confidential and free of charge (in most cases).

  • The service, advice and support I received was extremely good. I could not have got through this very distressing situation nor returned to work without it. I cannot express strongly enough my thanks and gratitude for this service