Work, where we spend most of our lives, is often a source of stress. It involves pressure, an emphasis on results and a fight against time. But there may be more reasons for a bad mood. Apart from the personal, these include: lack of rest, toxic work environment, wages that are too low, discrimination or bullying. Despite pro-worker regulatory changes in recent years, including regulations regarding work-life balance, there has been no improvement in the mental health of Polish society. Quite the opposite. Based on ZUS data, in 2023 the number of sick leave issued due to mental and behavioral disorders will increase by 8.7% compared to 2022. This group of disorders includes: depression, schizophrenia, neurosis, anxiety disorders, personality disorders and reactions to severe stress.