people: This is compared with 35 per cent of older workers, according to The Independent. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Despite being more likely to experience such thoughts, 45 per cent of younger people admitted to holding back from talking about their mental health in the workplace, compared with 22 per cent of older employees. A survey of 3,884 people over two years conducted by Accenture on behalf of This Can Happen a conference focused on positive mental health in the workplace revealed that almost half of 18-30-year-olds reported suicidal thoughts or feelings. Younger staff also reported feeling more pressure in their lives than older colleagues, with four in 10 people aged 18-30 saying that work pressures affected them on a daily basis, while one in three worried about the mental health of someone close to them. Harvey added that businesses need to work at creating an open, supportive work environment which enables employees of all ages to look after their mental health, support one another, and perform at their best. It's clear that many young people face challenges with their mental health before they enter the workforce and while working, and that they are affected more often than their senior peers, said Barbara Harvey, managing director and mental health lead for Accenture UK. Read more One in eight adults have experienced suicidal thoughts over body image Therefore, mental health must be a priority issue for employers.
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