Japan logs record work-induced mental disorders for 5th straight year

The number of mental disorder cases recognized as work-induced in fiscal 2023 hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year at 883, up 173 from the previous year, the government said Friday.The rising trend may be attributed in part to growing awareness among the public that mental disorders, such as depression, qualify for workers' compensation, an official of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said.Of the total, 79 cases involved suicides and attempted suicides during the fiscal year through March 2024, an increase of 12 from the previous year.The number of mental disorders caus…READ FULL ARTICLE