IMPACT OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: A STUDY OF WORKING PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

Occupational stress has become a common issue in modern workplaces, basically affecting employees’ mental health and overall personality. This paper adopts a theoretical approach to examine the nature, sources, and consequences of workplace stress. This study examined the impact of occupational stress on psychological health, including anxiety, depression, and burnout among working professionals. This research highlights main stressors such as workload, role conflict, job insecurity, and lack of organizational support etc. The paper also explores helping as a mechanism and suggests strategies for stress management. The findings of the study indicate a strong relationship between occupational stress and decaying mental health, emphasizing the need for organizational to promote employee well-being and increasing productivity. The findings of study is supportive work environment and proactive strategies to manage stress effectively.