How to understand parental mental health challenges – and offer workplace support

Pandemic challenges were felt nationwide, but some groups faced significant challenges.  Research by Oxford University found that levels of stress, anxiety and depression rose among parents and carers during lockdowns as they attempted to balance personal stresses with those of their children.

With restrictions now lifted, it will continue to take time to recover from the impact. And those looking to support the workforce in returning to maximum wellbeing must acknowledge the key challenges facing parents and how they can tackle the causes of mental ill-health, including stress and burnout.

After two years of disruption, returning to relative normality is proving difficult for some individuals who feel emotionally unprepared for busy office environments and hectic commutes. The unique demands of remote working – such as the need to be ‘always on’, and the blurring of work/home boundaries – are also making juggling the two approaches especially demanding.

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