Leaving uni and starting your first job is a bittersweet moment for some. Not only is it the beginning of a whole new phase in life, but you’ll also find yourself coming across new everyday challenges and situations that you might not have experienced before. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While the topic of student mental health is constantly discussed, it seems that graduate and postgraduate mental health isn’t as commonly spoken about. Searching online reveals no studies on UK graduate mental health specifically, so we’re here to unveil key information around this important topic.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’re a recent graduate and are worried about starting your first role, don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve provided a list of tips and resources at the end of this article to help you look after your wellbeing during post-uni life.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Research shows that younger professionals experience more work-related stress than those further into their careers.<\/p>\n Data released by the <\/span>NHS report<\/a> shows that 6.3% of 20-25 year-olds got in touch with mental health services over 2020-2021. Although this is an improvement in teenage mental health referral numbers, it remains the highest percentage for any working age group.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As graduate and postgraduate mental health are more spoken about, young adults become more emotionally aware of themselves and have admitted to prioritising their job over their physical and psychological well-being. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span><\/span><\/span>Deloitte’s 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey<\/span><\/span><\/a>, 46% of young adults say they feel burned out due to the intensity and demands of their working environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Some graduate jobs are more stressful than others. Roles with high public interaction are <\/span>associated with more stress<\/a>: most prominently, healthcare, education, policing, and customer service jobs are most stressful. Meanwhile, a few of the <\/span>least stressful jobs<\/a> include: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data collected by <\/span>YouGov<\/a> shows that 47% of Gen Zs struggle to find a work-life balance as they constantly stress about work outside of working hours. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a result of feeling under pressure, many young adults are considering quitting their jobs without having another job lined up due to dissatisfaction with things like pay and learning opportunities. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the cost-of-living rises, many young adults feel that they’re not financially secure and are concerned about the increasing wealth inequality. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Young people between the ages of <\/span>18 to 25 (46%)<\/a> have admitted to living paycheck to paycheck and fear they won’t always be able to cover expenses or have a pension. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Around 1,270 graduates search for mental health topics each month. Here are the top 6 issues concerning them the most:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Post-graduation depression: 320 searches per month *Data sourced from SEMRush over a 12-month period<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The working landscape has transformed over the past couple of years. Today, many graduates will be starting their first roles entirely remotely, which has both new benefits and challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By offering flexible work options, companies enable their employees to better their work-life balance. Research has shown that <\/span><\/span>77%<\/a><\/span> of people agree that the option to WFH would help them be healthier and happier. In addition to work-life balance and commute stress, many people felt that they are now able prioritise their family and time. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nYoung professionals experience more mental health issues than other professional age groups<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe Great Resignation – Why are so many young adults leaving their jobs?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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65% of Millennials and Gen Zs are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Online search data reveals the biggest graduate concerns<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n2. Unemployment depression: 110 searches per month
\n3. First job anxiety: 30 searches per month
\n4. Post-graduation anxiety: 30 searches per month
\n5. First job depression: 10 searches per month
\n6. Post-graduation stress: 20 searches per month<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n <\/p>\nWorking from home has a positive impact on mental health<\/span><\/h2>\n
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