From the WHP annual calendar · Sunday, October 10, 2027
World Mental Health Day (October 10): Destigmatization Campaign
WHO action day on October 10. Mental illness is workplace taboo No. 1 – even though it accounts for 40% of all long-term absences (DAK 2025). Destigmatization creates willingness to seek help.
Idea to get started
Internal campaign: "1 in 5 – mental illness is normal." Personal accounts from affected employees (voluntary). Promote the occupational physician's consultation hours. Communicate the EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Distribute a green ribbon as a sign of solidarity.
Did you know?
- Average sick leave, mental health
- 33 days
- Share of sick leave (DAK)
- 17.4%
In Germany, sick leave for a mental health condition lasted 33 days on average in 2024. Mental health conditions accounted for 17.4 percent of sick leave among employees insured with the health insurer DAK.
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