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Spike in mental health insurance claims sees more Australians leaving the workforce for good

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Dec. 6, 2024 - 09:21

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Over a 10-year period, mental health claims by Australian workers aged between 30 and 40 have increased by more than 730 per cent, new data has revealed. Payments for mental health claims now make up almost a third of all permanent disability claims. The University of Sydney and the Black Dog Institute are conducting research to investigate trends in how people perceive work stressors.