There is an increase in people who are unable to work due to mental issues and are therefore applying for disability benefits, said outgoing Social Affairs Minister Karien van Gennip. These individuals are mainly “younger people with burnout.” The minister is worried about the trend. The social benefits agency, UWV, has also noticed an increase in the number of people unable to work. They saw an increase in benefits applications of 15 percent in 2023 than the year before. Read this story
