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When work weighs you down, take a ‘sad day’
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By Christina Caron
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Have you ever felt nervous or afraid to take time off from work to look after your mental health?
“It was so shocking to so many people,” Kabas said in an interview. “Because the whole mentality is, be strong and push through the pain.”
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect and prioritise your mental wellbeing.
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The tweet drew thousands of responses, many from employees who said they do not disclose the real reason they need time away from work, or feel pressured to lie about it because they are embarrassed. Others said they had never taken a mental health day.
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