Contact

Close
Contact

Mercedes-Benz Vans are driving the movement towards better Mental Health Awareness

Studies carried out by Mercedes-Benz have highlighted that there is still a stigma attached to mental health, especially in the work place...



The Mercedes-Benz Business Barometer – an ongoing study of more than 2,000 British van drivers, owners and operators – highlights the stigma still attached to mental health.

A selection of figures collected show that just over a quarter (28%) of managers said an employee had spoken to them about their mental health concerns, and over a third (38%) of all workers surveyed said that a colleague had opened up to them.

Chris O'Sullivan, Head of Workplace at the Mental Health Foundation, commented: "There are added pressures that many van drivers face, namely insecure and unpredictable working conditions".

Female managers are more likely to have experienced an employee talking about mental health concerns than male managers (32% vs 26%) - and this is mirrored across all levels of the workforce.

Mental Health of Drivers
Mental Health of Drivers Statistics

Over half (57%) of those who said a colleague or employee had spoken to them about a mental health issue felt 'glad they could confide in me'; a further 32% felt 'proud' they work in an environment where these issues can be discussed; and 30% felt responsible for helping them find treatment. 

However, almost a quarter (24%) admitted they felt uninformed, 21% said they felt embarrassed and a further 17% did not feel equipped to know what to do or say. Strikingly, 56% of all respondants think there is still a stigma about discussing mental health in their industry - peaking at 6 out of 10 people aged 25-34, and rising to 63% in the manufacturing sector.

When respondants were quizzed on why this stigma still exists, the chief reason was because the industry is 'male dominated'.

O'Sullivan concluded: "It's very important that male dominated workplaces do more to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage open and honest conversations about mental wellbeing".

You can get in touch with our Snows Mercedes-Benz Vans dealership in Exeter by selecting below, to find out more about our business and the services that we provide:

Contact us 


Snows' first ever Snows Mercedes-Benz Vans Centre is located in Exeter, where our helpful staff promise to provide expert advice about all your motoring needs. The Group prides itself on its reputation and dedication to delivering excellent customer service, and is rewarded by the fact that over half of its business comes from returning customers. With Snows, driving becomes an experience, rather than a chore.

Author: Sophie Taylor

Please contact Sophie Taylor using sophie.taylor@snowsgroup.co.uk or 02380 707750 with all press enquiries.

Posted on 15/05/2018