Monday, July 15, 2013

Increased depression

Asahi Shimbun, 15th July 2013

Increased cases of work related psychological illness has increased 5times over the last 10 years.
In 2012, 475 people were diagnosed with depression or psychologically related illness, out of which 93 had committed suicide. Both numbers were record highs. 'over-worked', 'change in environment', 'anxious about future'. 'worry about losing jobs' are some of the reasons cited as causes for such illnesses.

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