Healthy returns
Why it pays to invest in mental health
The numbers don’t lie
Investing in prevention-first, manager-led mental health and wellbeing programmes is proven to return dividends in reduced absenteeism, lower staff turnover, and a measurable boost in morale and productivity
The numbers tell the story
£51 billion
The cost of poor mental health each year to UK employersx 5.6 ROI
Every £1 spent on organisation-wide awareness/culture initiatives typically returns £5.60. For early proactive support the return is £5, and for reaction support it’s £3.40. Basically, the earlier and broader the intervention, the better the return on investment33.7 million
The number of working days lost in the UK in 2023/24 to work-related ill health or injury. Roughly half of those days were down to stress and/or depression70%
The level of employees who say their manager impacts their mental health more than their therapist and doctor59%
In a 2024 survey of 3,156 UK workers, 59% of those who left or planned to leave within 12 months said mental health/wellbeing issues contributed to the decision1,750+
The number of courses MYB (as MMH) has delivered over the past seven years21,000+
The number of people we have trained in mental health and wellbeing skills21,000+
People we have trained in MHFA England products alone9.7 out of 10
The not-so-average rating for our instructors from delegates who’ve attended our coursesSources: Deloitte Mental Health & Employers Report 2024; Business Health Institute; PMC; HSE; Workforce Institute at UKG
Workplace wellbeing in action
