Japan sees record number of workers’ compensation approvals for mental health in fiscal 2025
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Japan saw a record number of workers’ compensation approvals for mental health disorders in fiscal 2025, according to health ministry data released Friday.The figure, published in this year’s white paper on measures to prevent karōshi, or death from overwork, marked a record high for the seventh consecutive year. The report is compiled under legislation enacted in 2014 to prevent deaths, suicides and illnesses caused by excessive workloads and work-related psychological stress.A total of 4,958 workers…
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