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Mental health experts say job stress can lead to illness

Job-related stress is a growing cause of disability in the workplace. Dr. Christopher Kovell, medical director at the Franklin County Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health board or ADAM-H, says a small dose of job stress can help motivate workers but too much can produce illness.

Kovell says job-related disorders account for 10% of illnesses among Americans today.