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A Culture of Pressure: How Modern Workplaces Are Fueling a Mental Health Crisis

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Stress has become the ambient noise of modern working life. Defined by the World Health Organization as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation,” stress is universal—but its intensity, its origins and our responses to it can vary wildly. According to a new Gallup report, 41 percent of employees said they experienced a lot of stress the previous day, with work experiences significantly contributing to daily emotions. Even more troubling, 20 percent reported feelings of loneliness, a number that spikes among remote workers. The modern...

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