Japan sees record number of workers’ compensation approvals for mental health in fiscal 2025
The figure, published in this year's white paper on measures to prevent karōshi, marked a record high for the seventh consecutive year.
Japan has reported a record number of workers' compensation approvals for mental health disorders in fiscal 2025, according to health ministry data released on Friday. This figure marked a record high for the seventh consecutive year, with 4,958 workers filing compensation claims for mental disorders, a significant increase of 1,178 from the previous year.
Of those approved cases, 1,082 received compensation, marking a 26% increase from the previous year. Among the approved cases, 76 involved suicide or attempted suicide, highlighting the severe impact of work-related psychological stress on workers in Japan.
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