While there isn’t an easy cure to stress, it can now be measured by a first-of-its-kind device developed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Science (NIMHANS) in India

Work stress is one of the principal reasons for reduced employee productivity. It has been associated with several health issues including anxiety, hypertension and diabetes.

While there isn’t an easy cure to stress, it can now be measured by a first-of-its-kind device developed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Science (NIMHANS) in India.

The tool called TAWS-16 assesses the stress level of employees by having them complete a 5-minute questionnaire asking them about their work-related issues such as deadlines, support from managers, multitasking, and a few others.

It has been efficient in measuring stresses related to work-life balance, organizational roles, work environment and support, and career development.

The instrument was tested on managerial–supervisory employees from the IT sector in Bengaluru city and found useful in gauging work stressors, coping abilities, and psycho-somatic symptoms associated with work stress.

This has made it potentially eligible to be integrated into Periodical Medical Examination (PME) of employees in India.

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Insha Dar

Insha Mushtaq, a health reporter for The Health Leads, hails originally from Srinagar, Kashmir. She possesses an uncanny ability to distill complex issues into accessible and engaging articles. In addition, Insha holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from Mumbai University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Convergent Journalism at the Central University of Kashmir.

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