Employers urged to tackle depression
when they return to work after sick leave, it has been claimed.
According to a new report, many people struggle with the condition upon returning to work after a prolonged absence.
The Mental Health Foundation stressed that ‘return to work’ schemes – which can flag up any such problems – should not be abandoned on financial grounds.
A study conducted at Loughborough University indicated that around three-quarters of people who had been on sick leave due to a mental health problem reported symptoms of continuing depression.
Rowan Myron, associate head of research at the Mental Health Foundation, said: "It’s understandable that people still feel more comfortable talking to an employee about cancer than they do about mental health - the stigma has yet to be properly addressed."
A recent study in the journal Sleep suggested that young people who suffer from sleep disorders are at an increased risk of developing depression in later life.
The Insurance Helpline specialises in obtaining cover for people living with depression
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