Stress prevention, not cure

• Published in: Director (London, England : 1983) Vol. 52; no. 4; p. 46
• Main Author: Day, Geraint
• Format: Magazine Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Institute of Directors 01.11.1998
• Subjects: Cardiovascular disease; Effects; Employee problems; Employers; Human resource management; Mental disorders; Mental health; Mental health care; Stress; United Kingdom > UK

Work-related stress can cause illness, leading to prolonged absence and severe difficulties for organizations. Stress can also provoke changes in behavior, such as irritability and anxiety, and lead to depression and other serious mental illnesses. Recent findings suggest that directors are taking t...