concept   medical leave
culture   Singapore
statement   In Singapore, there is a stigma around mental health that leads to reluctance in taking medical leave for mental health reasons.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 medical leave Singapore Taking medical leave for mental health reasons is often stigmatized, and there is a preference for employees to avoid discussing such issues in the workplace. 1
2 sick leave Singapore Employees may feel pressured to not take sick leave due to fear of appearing unreliable or weak. 1