Making Mental Health A Priority In The Workplace

In Spain, both employers and public authorities are taking initiatives to improve workers' mental health.

In general, in Spain people have a positive perception of their state of health, both physically and psychologically. In 2020, 75.51% of the population aged 15 and over rated their state of health positively, and this positive perception among Spaniards has remained virtually unchanged over the last 33 years (see here).

Furthermore, according to the Mental State of the World Report, Spain ranks highest among European countries Spain tops the list with an average 85 mental health quotient which shows that Spain is one of the countries with the highest levels of wellbeing.

However, it has been demonstrated in recent years that mental disorders are one of the main reasons why workers take time off work. 6.7% of the population of Spain is affected by anxiety; exactly the same number of people with depression. It has previously been shown by the Secretary of