Stress | Making it work for us, instead of against us

By Kay Needle, Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Expert at Generali UK Employee Benefits

Mental health seems to have become a catch-all term for anything, from non-medical conditions, such as stress, to medical conditions, such as depression. So, it’s difficult to see the real picture behind the data, such as findings that mental ill health represents the top cause of long term absence.

However, it’s telling that a significant percentage of mental health referrals here at Generali UK are non-medical. While these don’t constitute a valid claim on Group Income Protection, that’s not to say we can’t - or won’t - help HR in terms of prevention.

It's with help in mind that I recently spoke, as part of our Wellbeing360* podcast series, with Karen Royle, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Managing Director and Owner of Ways to Work. Karen works regularly with our vocational rehabilitation partner Form Health.