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5 Real Reasons People Take Mental Health Days

It's okay to take a break from your life.

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Laura L. Walsh, Psy.D.
Aug 10, 2017
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You may have done it yourself. Personally, I’m a fan: mental health days. The point is to relieve stress and restore wellness. My anecdotal experience, from working with clients for nearly a decade, is that most of these days are not spent recharging and instead may actually increase anxiety. But there are ways to change that and make the most of your time off. First, let’s start with some of the hidden reasons people take days off work.

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