The Galician psychosocial risks map of the employed population

Work-related stress is the second most common mental health problem in the workplace across Europe. It affects one in four workers and accounts for more than half of all annual workdays lost due to work disability. This represents an economic cost of €240 billion per year in Europe, of which 56.7% are indirect costs. Due to its high incidence and the severity of its consequences, the study of stress prevention and treatment has become a key priority on the international agenda. In recent years, there has been a strong call for governments and employers to implement specific interventions to prevent, protect, and support mental health in the workplace. Although there are European and national estimates of work-related stress, few studies have assessed its prevalence, and especially its impact on mental health at regional or local levels. Such data are crucial for promoting cost-effective actions to improve community well-being, but their collection is often expensive and therefore limited. In this context, the present research project (USC 94/2025) aims to better understand the impact and geographical distribution of work-related mental health problems across Galician regions. The findings of this research will help professionals, employers, and policymakers optimize their efforts to improve mental health in the Galician work environment.