 According to the Mainichi, the labor office stated in a June ruling that Takashima, who had recently become a medical specialist, was given similar responsibilities as senior doctors. These duties included writing reports and delivering conference presentations, resulting in excessively long working hours. The office reported that the doctor experienced depression as a result of excessive workload.

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According to the Mainichi, the labor office stated in a June ruling that Takashima, who had recently become a medical specialist, was given similar responsibilities as senior doctors. These duties included writing reports and delivering conference presentations, resulting in excessively long working hours. The office reported that the doctor experienced depression as a result of excessive workload.{ai:summary}<p>A doctor in Japan experienced depression due to an excessive workload, including writing reports and giving presentations. #health</p>

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