UK risks being ‘burnt-out nation’ due to poor mental health, charity says

Mental Health UK says ‘worrying’ number taking time off work as global issues fuel ‘feelings of hopelessness’

A “worrying” number of people taking time off work due to poor mental health leaves the UK at risk of becoming a “burnt-out nation”, a charity has said.

The head of Mental Health UK has suggested global issues such as climate change and artificial intelligence fuelling “feelings of hopelessness” could be contributing to burnout.