Research & Statistics
Poor mental health is one of the most significant challenges facing UK workplaces today.
The financial impact is staggering — UK employers lose an estimated £51 billion per year due to mental health-related issues, up from £45 billion in 2019. (Deloitte UK, 2022)
This isn't just a financial concern — it's a people one.
61% of employees who leave their job cite mental health as a key reason for doing so (Mind, 2023)
Mental health is the number one cause of long-term sickness absence in the UK.
(CIPD Health & Wellbeing at Work Report, 2023)
Only 55% of employees feel their employer genuinely supports their mental health.
(Mental Health at Work Report, 2023)
Over 50% of all working days lost in 2022/23 were due to stress, anxiety, or depression
(Health and Safety Executive, 2023)
Why Investing in Wellbeing Works
The business case for investing in wellbeing is strong. Every £1 spent on mental health and wellbeing support can generate an average return of £5.30, thanks to reduced absenteeism, presenteeism, and lower staff turnover. (Deloitte UK, 2022)
Companies with effective wellbeing strategies report:
Higher levels of employee engagement
Lower attrition rates
Improved overall productivity
(CIPD, 2023)
Sound Healing: A Proven Tool for Workplace Wellbeing
Effective Stress Reduction: A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that a single session using Tibetan singing bowls significantly reduced tension, anxiety, and negative mood, while improving overall wellbeing. (Goldsby et al., 2016) Psychology Today (2024) also highlights that sound baths are an accessible and effective tool for reducing stress, even among those unfamiliar with meditation.
Regulates the Nervous System: Rhythmic sound has been shown to shift brainwave activity into alpha and theta states, associated with deep relaxation and focus. (López-González et al., Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2020) A 2023 study in Nature Digital Medicine further confirms that sound environments can positively influence heart rate, cortisol levels, and stress recovery.
Supports Physical Relaxation: Sound therapy has been linked to reductions in muscle tension, headaches, and blood pressure. A 2022 comparative study found that sound meditation participants reported significantly lower stress and fatigue than those in silent meditation.
Boosts Team Engagement and Connection: The Global Wellness Institute (2023) reports a rise in corporate sound wellness programmes, noting that shared sound experiences improve creativity, reduce burnout, and strengthen team connection — making them a valuable part of modern wellbeing strategies.
Conclusion: The evidence is clear: the cost of inaction is high, but the return on meaningful investment in wellbeing is even higher. Sound healing offers a simple, science-backed way to create calmer, more connected, and more productive teams — right in the workplace.