Coping with stress and burnout

Signs and symptoms of stress in the workplace

Stress is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as 'the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them'. There are different techniques you can try to help manage stress at work, but if you have been experiencing it for some time and it's affecting your daily life or causing you distress, you should consider seeking further support.

Common causes of stress at work

Find out more about signs and symptoms of work-related stress, how to cope and where you can access help and support.

Signs and Symptoms of stress

Mind explains what stress is, what might cause it and how it can affect you. Includes information about ways you can help yourself and how to get support.

Support for coping with stress in the workplace

Tools for managers to support staff suffering from stress

It's important to talk about stress and create an open and honest environment at work. This can help the workforce to be open about how they are feeling, and to get the support they need.

ACAS provides a valuable guide on managing work-related stress.

HSE Stress Management Standards for organisations

Many employers have accepted that stress is a major problem in their workplace, but few have an idea how to tackle it effectively. There is clear guidance available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which will help organisations identify practical solutions to the problem.

10 tips for individuals to manage stress at work

Whatever the situations or problems causing your stress – there are lots of practical things you can do to help you cope and feel better soon. Mindwell outlines 10 simple steps you can take straight away to help you manage stress at work.

1. Organise your time
2. Take control
3. Take proper breaks
4. Reduce the pressure
5. Get a good night’s sleep
6. Take time to relax
7. Watch what you eat and drink
8. Look after your health
9. Stay connected
10. Positive self-talk is important