How mental health problems affect Contractors

Contracting has many great benefits, as a Contractor Community built by Contractors, we personally recognise the work-life transition from conventional employment to self-employment. However, the Contracting life can leave some vulnerable to workplace stress.

Contractors often lack support as they don’t typically have anyone to talk to about their professional concerns.

Managing workplace stress is much harder as a Contractor due to the high pressure and responsibility involved in running your own business when you often play every role within the business, with little to no support. The pressure impacts the bottom line between success and failure, which can result in burn-out amongst many other things, especially when you lack a positive community to support you during those times.

Whilst there are lots of things outside of our control – there are many things which we can do to make sure we’re working safely.

Mental Health at Work

Mental Health at Work is your first stop to improving Mental Health in the workplace:

“Whether you work with 10 people, 10,000 people or just yourself, paying attention to mental health in the workplace has never been more important. Mental Health at Work is here to help you find the information and resources you need.”