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Originally Posted by andyl
"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  |
Call me cynical... But the fact that it is the easiest disease to fake, with no physical symtoms, and its an illness that can last as short or as long as it wants, probably has something to do with it.
If ever you want some time off, its the easiest and safest fake to get your GP to sign off on. He can't really dispute it.