Absenteeism due to psychological issues dramatically rises among younger Dutch employees. Recent studies highlight increasing stress, burnout, and anxiety among Dutch working population.

Under forty-five group now accounts for majority of mental health related leave.

Survey links increasing absenteeism mostly to career uncertainty and growing work pressures. Older workers cite workplace tensions, broken relationships, and rapid institutional changes mostly.

Stress-related absenteeism grew by over forty percent in the past five years. Experts stress growing need for employers to provide proper mental health support initiatives.