TV presenter Anna Williamson supports new mental health campaign

TV’s Anna Williamson is supporting a new campaign urging business leaders to commit five percent of their working hours to mental health in the workplace – in the same way bosses supported her during her much-publicised breakdown.

She is now backing the new “5% Pledge” initiative by global health firm Cigna, after new research among nearly 8,000 employees revealed a staggering 88% are suffering from burnout.

The findings also show that young adults are particularly at risk, with 18–24-year-olds suffering the most – with 96% experiencing burnout, and 91% describing themselves as ‘stressed’.

Also supporting the Pledge is Geoff McDonald, a campaigner passionate about addressing the stigma of mental ill health in workplace.

Aston spoke to TV presenter Anna Williamson and mental health campaigner Geoff McDonald.

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