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Japan's Mental Health Claims Hit Record High
9 Oct
Summary
- Mental health disorder claims surged in Japan for fiscal 2025.
- A record 1,082 cases were approved for workers' compensation.
- Seventy-six approved cases involved suicide or attempted suicide.
Data released Friday indicates that Japan experienced a record number of approved workers' compensation claims for mental health disorders during fiscal year 2025. This figure represents a concerning upward trend for the seventh consecutive year.
A total of 1,082 cases were approved for compensation, marking an increase of 26 from the prior year. The report, compiled under legislation aimed at preventing overwork-related deaths and illnesses, also revealed a troubling detail: 76 of the approved mental disorder claims involved suicide or attempted suicide. These figures underscore the persistent challenges of excessive workloads and work-related psychological stress faced by Japanese workers.
