Insurance information redacted. - Noteworthy rise in days missed owing to mental health issues
In the past decade, the number of work days missed due to mental health issues in Saarland has surged by over fifty percent. According to a study conducted by Barmer health insurance, an average employee in Saarland took 5.7 days off due to mental health problems in the previous year. This marks a new record high. In 2013, the average number of days missed was just 3.7.
Mental health-related issues topped the list in 2023, causing 1.8 days of absence. "Mental distress can sometimes stem from workplace issues. A managerial approach that values and listens to employees helps improve workplace health," says Dunja Kleis, the managing director of Barmer in Saarland.
Overall, last year, the average number of days missed due to illness for each employed individual in Saarland was 25.7, which was slightly less than the previous year. Respiratory infections, including flu, cough, and the common cold, were the second most common reason for absences, accounting for 4.8 days. Musculoskeletal disorders like back pain ranked third with 4.7 days. Employees in the Neunkirchen district took the most time off (28.3 days), while those in the Saarbrücken regional association took the least (24.9 days).
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The rising mental health issues in Saarland have led to a significant increase in the number of day absents, with mental health diseases being the primary reason for over 1.8 days of absence. Despite this, Barmer health insurance continues to provide resources and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of managerial approaches that value and listen to employees to improve workplace health. This proactive approach could potentially reduce the number of days missed due to mental health issues in the future.
Source: www.stern.de
