One in four people will personally experience a mental condition in their life, but more than half are too embarrassed to tell their employer, a new survey reveals.

Mental illness is increasing in the UK. It is the fastest growing cause of sick leave and the economic cost is vast; some 13 million working days are lost every year due to stress, depression, and anxiety, costing businesses £3billion*.

Work and Pensions Minister Lord McKenzie and Health Minister Ivan Lewis today called on businesses to tackle the stigma attached to mental health conditions in the workplace, and launched a practical managers' guide containing advice on how to support their staff.

Lord McKenzie said:

"Businesses must stop burying their heads in the sand. The pressures of today's global economy mean that we will all encounter mental ill health at work; whether in ourselves or a colleague. The personal and business costs of ignoring these issues are immense and can no longer be ignored.

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SOURCE: Mental Health Foundation