PRCA MENA launches its workplace mental health survey 2025
The initiative aims to better understand how professionals across the public relations and communications industry in the Middle East and North Africa are experiencing and addressing mental health in the workplace.
Commenting on the survey, Conrad Egbert, Head of PRCA MENA, said, 'As the region's communication industry continues to grow, so does our responsibility to create healthier, more inclusive workplaces. This survey is not just about measuring sentiment, it's about listening carefully and using that insight to shape better standards for the future. We hope everyone takes a moment to contribute.'
88 percent of professionals felt their workplace had a direct impact on their mental wellbeing in the 2024 edition of the report.
The 2025 survey will measure progress and shed light on how far the region has come in building healthier, more sustainable working cultures.
The data collected will shape the PRCA MENA Mental Health Report 2025, to be released later this year.
The annual survey follows the 2024 iteration of the report, which highlighted a growing openness around mental health, along with a noticeable increase in support structures across some organisations.
Yet challenges persist. Last year's report revealed that 88 percent of professionals felt their workplace had a direct impact on their mental wellbeing and 15 percent said they still received no mental health support at all.
Sarah Waddington CBE, CEO of PRCA, said, 'If we want to retain talent and foster high-performing teams, we need to prioritise the mental health of our people. Surveys like this are critical in not just understanding the pressure points, but in helping businesses respond with empathy and structure. Data leads to dialogue and dialogue leads to action.'
The survey is open to all PR and communications professionals in the region. It is completely anonymous and takes less than five minutes to complete.
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