MENTAL WELLNESS INSIGHTS
MetLife's Impacts of Mental Strain Research Report 2025
Our latest research highlights a growing demand for mental health support across Australia, particularly for those dealing with stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.
1 in 3 working Australians say they feel mental strain most or all of the time^.
say their financial position has been impacted by experiencing mental strain^.
of those feeling mental strain are distracted at work, vs 11% who do not feel mental strain^.
Mental strain is emerging as one of the most pressing challenges facing working Australians today.
Understand how mental strain impacts life both at home and at work.
“My biggest frustration has been the stigma surrounding mental health, which often makes it difficult to talk openly about my struggles. This can lead to feelings of isolation and misunderstanding from others who may not grasp the reality of the situation.”
- Respondent, MetLife’s Impacts of Mental Strain Research Report, 2025
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^ MetLife's Impacts of Mental Strain Research, 2025
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