Høy økning i sykmeldinger for psykiske lidelser – NRK Norge Nyheter fra hele landet

02/06/2024

A quarter of sick days in Norway are due to mental disorders, according to NAV.
From 2019 to present, sick leave due to mental health issues has increased by 44 percent, worrying NAV director Hans Christian Holte.
The increase may be partially due to greater openness about mental health, but the problem remains the same.
Young people, especially those aged 25-29, have experienced the highest increase in mental health-related sick leave.
Factors such as the pandemic and lack of socialization may contribute to this increase.
There is a call for increased knowledge about mental health and better support for young employees in the workforce.
Some companies, like Mester grønn in Asker, have noticed a rise in mental health-related sick leave post-pandemic.
Employers need to pay attention to signs of mental health challenges among their employees to address the issue effectively.
With the growing need for a workforce in the future, it is crucial for employers and colleagues to support each other and ensure that those who are sick are able to return to work.