They found that 41% of employees that identified themselves as financially comfortable reported at least one sign of poor mental health, however this rises to 51% for those just about managing and 67% for people in financial difficulty.

The survey found that the consequences of financial worries on an individual’s ability to work include struggling to concentrate, losing sleep, feeling additional pressure and reduced motivation.

This two-way street between concerns about money and mental health suggests that providing facilities that lead to better financial wellbeing could also help play a role in improving mental health problems in Britain’s workplaces.

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