When work weighs you down, take a 'sad day'

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Experts say it is time to start thinking about how to protect and prioritise your mental well-being.

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Christina Caron

(NYTIMES) - Have you ever felt nervous or afraid to take time off from work to look after your mental health?
Ms Marisa Kabas, a writer and political strategist who lives in New York City, recently posed a similar question on Twitter, inspired by American gymnast Simone Biles, who bowed out of some Olympic events in July to protect her mental health.
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