Wellbeing | Under 30s more likely to suffer from 'Winter blues'

Workers under the age of 30 are statistically more likely to face stress and poor mental health issues in winter, a new study conducted by Instinctif has found.

Whilst all workers notice a drop in morale around the darker winter months, the issue is far more prevalent and in some cases more severe amongst younger workers. Over half of workers under the age of 30 are more stressed than usual during the winter months, while 29% are more likely to be depressed.

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Work environment is a key leading factor for many young workers; over three in ten employees under 30 say that their workplace makes it difficult to maintain a good level of mental health. Many young workers claim that managers escalate issues by refusing to acknowledge the issue and take steps to rectify it.

“The heightened levels of stress and depression experienced during the winter months will not disappear with the first flush of spring,” commented Paul Avis, Marketing Director of the Canada Life Group.