One in Four French Workers Reports Poor Mental Health, Ipsos Study Finds

A new survey highlights widespread mental health struggles among workers, with women, part-time employees, and single parents most affected.

An Ipsos study reveals that 25% of French workers rate their mental health as poor, with 4% describing it as 'very poor' and 21% as 'rather poor.'
The sectors with the highest rates of mental health struggles include social services, hospitality, and public administration, where over 30% of employees report poor mental health.
Key factors contributing to mental health challenges include economic and political uncertainties, as well as concerns over AI and ecological transitions.
Women under 40, single parents, part-time workers, and those with chronic illnesses are identified as the most vulnerable groups.
The study emphasizes the urgent need for workplace mental health prevention, as over a third of employees lack access to such initiatives.