COVID FEARS TURN 38% OF LEADERS TO DRINK OR DRUGS

The pandemic has taken its toll on UK business leaders, with 38% turning to alcohol or drugs to help them cope with poor mental health, finds research by BUPA Global. Some 33% of UK business leaders have experienced fatigue, 26% lack of motivation, 26% mood swings and 25% disturbed sleep because of Covid-19 related worries, including about their business, economic recession and protecting the health of loved ones. Some are coping by using cigarettes or vaping, excessive exercise, over or under eating, or gambling. Despite widespread awareness of the mental health impact of...

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