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Career prospects suffer after bouts of mental illness, research shows

by Matt Levin

Apr 12, 2023

For younger workers, an episode of depression is linked to 24% lower earnings more than a decade later.

More companies are taking mental health seriously, and not just because it's the right thing to do. "There is always a business part of it, for attraction, retention, absenteeism, presenteeism," said Tina Thornton of Nationwide Insurance.

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