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Face-to-face work still best for opening up about mental health

February 3, 2023

Despite the rise of remote and hybrid working since the pandemic, many employees still felt that being able to chat face-to-face with colleagues was one of the best ways to get help with their mental health, according to the poll.

The survey of 5,000 people was carried out to coincide with Time to Talk Day, which took place yesterday (2 February).

The workplace came in ahead of local cafes (21%), the pub (17%), the gym (17%) or libraries (9%).

Two-thirds of the retirees surveyed (65%) said they never made space to speak about mental health. This compared to a quarter (26%) of full-time employees surveyed and a third (31%) of part-time employees.

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