These are the consequences of work-related stress in Mexicans.

Four out of 10 workers in Mexico experienced some type of mental condition during 2024, with depression at 19% and anxiety at 15%. were the most common among those surveyed, according to the fifth edition of the Mind Health Report, by Grupo AXA in alliance with Ipsos.

According to the document, among the factors that most affect the mental health of people within their organizations are salary level (63%), job stability (55%), deadlines (55%), and work-life balance (53%).

According to the report, these factors generate work-related stress, which impacts the personal lives of 82% of people. , which represents an increase of three percentage points compared to the previous year.

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Thus, the main consequences are difficulty sleeping, physical symptoms such as headaches or muscle aches, irritability, low productivity, and difficulty concentrating.

The analysis highlighted that this negative impact on the emotional well-being of employees has resulted in one in four workers in Mexico, have been granted medical disability due to mental or psychological health problems in the last 12 months, which is five percentage points higher than last year.

The text details that although there are challenges in Mexican organizations regarding mental health , only 41% of respondents indicated that the company they work for has established policies to support their psychological well-being, and 57% of workers feel they do not receive support from their employers.

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"Having mental health initiatives for employees is key to an organization's culture and productivity . If people are healthy, motivated, and aligned with the company's mission, they will reach their full potential, driving both personal and professional progress," said AXA Mexico.

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