The increasing rate of sick days due to mental health in Germany

The number of sick leaves taken in Germany owing to mental health problems has tripled as from 1997, a recent study has revealed. While this could be taken as a signal that working life has become increasingly stressful, some experts argue that instead, it could point to something way more positive: the wearing off of the taboo associated with mental illness. Apparently, the figures seem to reflect a concerning trend; in 1997, the average work....