There can be little dispute against ever growing research that stress has a
significant negative impact on the well-being of both:
the individual (see Ailments, Causes, Signs) 
the organisation. (see TUC Report, NIOSH Report)

Links have been demonstrated between stress and the incidence of Suicide,
heart disease, alcoholism, mental breakdowns, job dissatisfaction, accidents,
family problems and certain forms of cancer.

In the UK during the 1980’s, stress in the workplace multiplied similar costs due to Industrial Action by more than 10 fold.
TGWU survey 1997: 81% of trade union members think that stress is a "fairly of very serious" issue
HSE survey of "self reported work related illness" (1995) estimated that 279,000 UK workers thought they suffered from anxiety, depression or stress due to work
Umist 1997: 16% managers and 1 in 3 workers report being affected by work stress
MHAI (2001) 35% of Irish Population report stress
In Ireland 12 million days lost annually at a cost of Eur600 million
Stress costs Irish industry EUR300 million+

Recent figures released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in 1995 calculate that
alcohol and drink related diseases cost the UK economy approximately £1.7 billion and 8 million lost working days, 
coronary artery disease and strokes costing a further 62 million days lost
mental health cost £3.7 billion and 91 million days lost.

What is the cost to your business?
What is the real cost to your health?
What is the real cost to your family life?
What would effective Stress Management Cost?
Is it worth it?

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