#Mentalwell-Being

A global study by AXA and IPSOS across 16 countries, including Thailand, reveals mounting stress, anxiety, and burnout among workers aged 18 to 75. The research highlights key drivers of deteriorating mental health and underscores the urgent need for action by employers, policymakers, and society at large in Thailand.

The study spans nations such as China, France, Turkey, and Thailand, and finds a consistent downturn in workforce mental health. In Thailand, as elsewhere, financial instability and job insecurity amplify psychological strain, while persistent exposure to negative media compounds the pressure. Across the sample, about one in three individuals reported depression or anxiety, a level that resonates with Thai readers who are increasingly open to discussing mental health within communities.

A new global study by AXA in collaboration with IPSOS finds that mental health challenges are rising among workers across 16 countries, including Thailand. The report shows stress, anxiety, and burnout have become common in modern workplaces, affecting both individual well-being and organizational performance.

Across the surveyed nations, about one in three workers report experiencing at least one mental health condition. Depression and anxiety are the most frequently cited issues, influenced by financial instability, job insecurity, and constant negative news. Additional pressures such as climate concerns and digital threats contribute to a broader sense of vulnerability. The term “eco-anxiety” has been used by executives to describe this growing stress layer.