It’s waking up already tired.
It’s logging in with a tight chest.
It’s pretending you’re fine—when inside, you’re not.
Workplace stress doesn’t always make headlines. More often, it shows up quietly: in silence during meetings, in late-night emails, in the moment you realise you no longer enjoy the job you once loved.
April is Stress Awareness Month, and it’s time to talk about stress as it’s really lived—not as a stat, but as a daily, personal experience.
What Stress Feels Like on the Inside
You feel constantly behind.
The to-do list never ends. Tasks blur together. Even small decisions feel overwhelming. You question your worth—even if no one else does.
You start to disappear.
You stop speaking up. You cancel plans. You avoid your manager’s check-ins. The person you are outside of work begins to fade.
You stop sleeping properly.
Your brain won’t switch off. You replay conversations. You worry about letting people down. Even when you rest, you don’t feel rested.
You feel alone.
Even when surrounded by people, stress can isolate. You don’t want to burden your team. So you stay quiet. And slowly, you start to believe you’re the only one feeling this way.
The Stats Behind the Silence
You’re not alone—and the numbers prove it.
- 79% of employees report work-related stress (American Institute of Stress)
- 1 in 5 UK workers say stress affects their ability to do their job effectively (CIPD, 2023)
- 76% of workers say stress negatively impacts their mental health (Mind UK)
- Stress is the leading cause of long-term absence in the UK workforce (CIPD Health & Wellbeing Report, 2023)
Behind every number is a person—often someone sitting right next to you, silently struggling.
You Deserve Support That’s Always There
At SupportRoom, we believe stress should never be something people carry alone. That’s why we offer on-demand access to therapy, coaching, wellness content, and mental health support—available whenever it’s needed most.
No waitlists. No judgment. Just real, continuous care—available through one platform, for your entire workforce.
This Stress Awareness Month, Take Action
Stress is personal—but the responsibility to address it is organisational.
The longer it goes unseen, the deeper the impact.
SupportRoom helps organisations recognise the signs, respond with care, and rebuild workplace wellbeing from the inside out. Let’s create a culture where employees feel safe, seen, and supported—every day of the year.
Start building a healthier workforce with SupportRoom today.