"UNTIL recently the most common causes of long-term sick leave and benefits claims was back pain.
But experts writing in the British Medical Journal said common mental disorders, such as work-related stress and depression, were now more frequently reported in cases of employees being off work."
http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/me...ie_stakes.html
Wondered what people thought of this. I should state a personal interest having been signed off before with stress, anxiety and depression - I know, you thought I was such a happy go lucky fella
I'm also hoping that admission might also ward off some of the less sympathetic out there (yeah I'm sure there are people who blag it but I know several people who have been in a similar situation to me).
To my mind (!) there is clearly not enough being done to combat these illnesses - the provision of psychiatric support is currently woeful.
Anyway, Casualty is on - I'm feeling right down again
