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Mental Health Sick Leaves Surge in Poland, Pandemic Impact Suspected
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Sick leave due to mental health issues surged in Poland in 2023, totaling 26.1 million days, a 9.5% increase from 2022. Stress and adjustment disorders were the primary reasons, with 8.9 million days taken off, predominantly by women. Experts attribute the rise partly to pandemic-related stress and loneliness.
Depressive episodes and anxiety…
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