According to The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), one in four South African employees are affected by depression. Given the shocking statistics, that means there's a good chance the person who sits next to you has had to cope with depression at some point in their lives. It is therefore not surprisung that non-disclosure of depression as a reason for sick leave in the workplace often arises due to the stigma that comes with the condition. Employees also fear losing their jobs.

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