A new study shows that half of employed Australians have experienced a mental illness, and 43 per cent of those say conditions at their workplace caused it.
People working in public administration and safety, manufacturing and construction, reported their workplaces to be the cause of their mental health condition more than workers in any other industry.
The study found that stress and lack of job security were two key contributors to mental health issues.
“High turnover is the result, with only 30.4 per cent of these workers planning to stay with their employer over the next year,” the report states.