Mental health risks in the workplace highlighted during European Safety Week

During the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, attention is being focused on psychosocial risks in the workplace. Factors such as lack of autonomy, constant digital connectivity, inadequate tools, and the inability to control work rhythms or breaks are identified as significant contributors to mental health issues.

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched the ‘Together for mental health at work 2026-2028’ campaign. In Spain, this coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Law on Prevention of Occupational Risks and an ongoing legislative reform. The draft bill approved by the Council of Ministers explicitly addresses mental health and psychosocial risks, proposing specific regulations for them.

Data from the 2026 Health Barometer indicates that 18.2% of the population required professional attention for mental health or psychological distress in the past year. Furthermore, the ‘Work and Mental Health’ roadmap suggests that 26% of common mental disorders among the working population can be attributed to adverse working conditions.