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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt
Maybe over there? Someone at my sister's work had time off for depression and she really wasn't depressed. I think she just went to the doctor and he gave her a sick note, that seems to be how it works over here. But I wouldn't swear to it, I try and stay away from doctors/hospitals as much as I can.
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Yeah, see that just seems wrong to me. I do know people who have done that over here... just gone to doctors and gotten time off work for depression or whatnot, but the doctors often refer them to a mental health professional or make them come back to talk about medication etc. So it's more hassle than simply popping in for a sick note. Plus if you really had depression, I don't think you'd just want a note for time off work. You'd want serious help.