Mental Health Days vs. Sick Days: Why the Distinction Matters
When someone calls in sick, most of us immediately picture coughs, fevers, or a dodgy takeaway. But what about burnout, anxiety, or just hitting an emotional wall? Increasingly, the modern workplace is starting to recognise that mental health is just as important as physical health — and that sometimes, what people really need isn’t rest from illness, but a break to reset emotionally.
