Mental well-being is coming to the forefront as an issue for PR professionals. New research from the Public Relations and Communications Association shows that this is in part due to poor work-life balance, with more than half of PR professionals noting workload as a major cause of their stress.
Another study this year by PRWeek showed that half of PR pros feel as though they are under more stress now compared to a year ago.
For these patterns to change, many believe that conversations need to be had and awareness needs to be raised about mental health within the industry.
– Cora Pursley, 360 Media, Inc.