The NHS is drawing attention to mental health support for those struggling with daily pressures following World Mental Health Day last week.

The international event promotes mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma with a particular focus this year on addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Research by YouGov for Mental Health UK indicates that nine in ten UK adults experienced high or extreme stress in the past year.

Almost a quarter feel unable to manage stress and pressure levels in their lives, and one in five workers needed to take time off work in the past year due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress.

NHS England North West interim Regional Medical Director Dr Gareth Wallis said: "Life is very fast-paced and it is important people at work look after themselves physically and mentally.

"We’re calling on everyone to take responsibility for enabling good workplace mental health.

"We must come together in educating each other to recognise the signs of poor mental health and provide mutual support so that we can create healthier, more resilient workplaces where mental wellbeing is a priority for all."

Members of the public can access NHS talking therapies for free on the NHS by referring themselves directly with or without a referral from a GP.