Mental health issues are on the rise among workers. A recent report highlights a significant increase in approvals for workers' compensation. This upward trend has been consistent, with the latest figure marking the seventh year in a row that a new high has been reached.

Further details can be found in a white paper that focuses on preventing karōshi. The report provides more information on the current state of workers' mental health and the efforts being made to address it.

The increasing number of approvals suggests a growing need for support and resources to help workers cope with mental health issues. For more specific information, readers can refer to the original report.