Sick Leave Certificate for Mental Health — Online in 30 Minutes
Published: 8 May 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by Dr. Kavitha Nair, MBBS MD
Mental health conditions — anxiety, depression, acute stress reaction, burnout — are legitimate medical conditions that warrant sick leave. Under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, mental health conditions are treated on par with physical health conditions in India. Get a valid sick leave certificate for mental health from an NMC-registered doctor online in 30 minutes for ₹299.
Mental Health Conditions Covered
- Acute stress / burnout: Work-related exhaustion, emotional burnout, and acute stress that prevent normal functioning
- Anxiety: Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, situational anxiety affecting ability to work
- Depression: Low mood, inability to concentrate, fatigue — medically valid reasons for sick leave
- Grief / bereavement: Bereavement-related distress requiring medical rest
Apply Online — 4 Steps
- easymedicalcertificate.com/apply-certificate → Sick Leave Certificate.
- Enter name, DOB, reason: Mental health / stress / anxiety (you can be as brief as you prefer — your privacy is protected), days of leave needed.
- Pay ₹299.
- Certificate to WhatsApp + email in 30 min.
FAQs
Will my employer be told the specific mental health reason?
The certificate will state a clinically appropriate diagnosis (e.g., "acute stress reaction" or "generalised anxiety"). It will not include details of your personal situation. If you prefer a more general diagnosis like "acute illness requiring rest", let our doctor know during the consultation and they will exercise clinical discretion.