Thai Workforce Faces Rising Stress and Burnout: Global Study Insights
In an era where mental health challenges are escalating worldwide, Thailand mirrors a concerning global trend: workers increasingly grappling with stress, anxiety, and burnout. A recent study by AXA and IPSOS, encompassing 16 countries, including Thailand, unveils the pervasive stressors affecting individuals aged 18 to 75 in the workforce. This research highlights key factors impacting mental well-being, illuminating the urgency for awareness and action within Thai society.
The study’s global span includes nations such as China, France, Turkey, and Thailand, showing a disturbing consistency in the workforce’s mental health decline. In Thailand, as in many parts of the world, financial instability and job insecurity compound the psychological toll of constant negative media exposure. The prevalence of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety remains unsettling, affecting one in three individuals surveyed. These findings resonate with Thai readers due to cultural sensitivities around mental health and a growing openness to discussing these issues within communities.