What factors most affect workers' mental health?

Mental health continues to be a challenge in Mexico . For example, in the workplace, it's seen as trivial and, in many places, neglected, leading to increased depression and anxiety among employees. In the country, the work culture has established that working "under pressure" is a quality, which further exacerbates the problem .

Four out of 10 workers in Mexico experienced some type of mental condition during 2024, with depression, at 19%, and anxiety, at 15%, being the most recurrent among those surveyed. , according to the fifth edition of the Mind Health Report , by AXA Group in alliance with Ipsos.

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According to the document, Among the factors that most affect the mental health of people within their organizations are :

1. The salary level, with 63%
2. Job stability with 55%
3. Delivery deadlines with 55%
4. Work-life balance at 53%

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According to the report, These factors generate work stress, which impacts the personal lives of 82% of people. , which represents an increase of three percentage points compared to the previous year. Thus, The main consequences are :

• Difficulty sleeping
• Physical symptoms such as headaches or muscle aches, irritability, low productivity and difficulty concentrating

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The analysis highlighted that this negative impact on employees' emotional well-being has led to one in four workers in Mexico being granted medical leave due to mental or psychological health problems in the last 12 months, a five percentage point increase compared to last year.

The text details that although there are challenges in Mexican organizations regarding mental health, since only 41% of those surveyed indicated that the company they work for has established policies to support their psychological well-being, and 57% of workers feel they do not receive support from their employers .

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"Having mental health initiatives for employees is key to an organization's culture and productivity. If people are healthy, motivated, and aligned with the company's mission, they will reach their full potential, driving both personal and professional progress," said AXA Mexico.

The fifth edition of the Mind Health Report included the participation of 17,000 people between the ages of 18 and 75. The surveys were conducted in 16 countries, including Mexico, during the last quarter of 2024.

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