Mindfulness at WorkWE TEACH MINDFULNESS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK Book a Session Now "It has really helped me deal with work stress - I can't recommend the course enough." What We Do Our Programmes Overview & Bespoke Programmes Introductory Sessions Mindful & Compassionate Leadership Course Mindfulness Champions Training Sustainable Mindfulness Programmes for Healthcare Settings Why Breathworks? Who We've Helped Case Studies Who We've Worked With The Team Office Team Trainers & Coaches Resources Taste of Mindfulness Course Tips and Tools 3-Minute Meditations Business Case for Mindfulness in the Workplace Breathworks Home Mindfulness at Work The Problem of Stress in the UK We have a problem The World Health Organisation has declared stress to be the health epidemic of the 21st century. ... and the UK government have reported that mental health problems in the workplace are worse than in any other part of wider society. Psychological stress is a precursor to many of our most common physical ailments. In 2017, half a million people in the UK reported that work-related stress was making them ill, according to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. This amounts to nearly 57% of all sick days, and the number is rising. With stress now the most common cause for long-term absence, and with 1 out of every 5 employees reporting feeling ‘very’, or ‘extremely stressed’ at work, it is crucial for every organisation to apply wellbeing strategies and address workplace stress, to protect their employees, their organisations and their bottom line. How mindfulness helps Enquire Today Manage Cookie Preferences