Depression at work
What questions can arise about depression at work?
Concentration, energy and ability to manage demands can be affected. Difficult working conditions may also create strain. The patient leaflet discusses possible reasons for and against sick leave. [1]
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- German guideline: Is sick leave appropriate for me? (German-language source) ↗
Patient leaflet on work and sick leave in Germany; not employment-law advice. Accessed: 29 October 2026.
Compiled from an existing article: 31 October 2026. Source comparison in the article: 29 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; independent medical review is pending. Editorial compilation; independent medical expert review has not taken place.
Editorial responsibility: Mario V.W.B.R. Obst. Known limitations and the use of each source are explained alongside the reference. A source-comparison date is not the publication date of the original source.