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Titel der Veröffentlichung: Überblick über gute praktische Lösungen am Arbeitsplatz zur Unterstützung von Menschen mit psychischen Problemen

A review of good workplace practices to support individuals experiencing mental health problems

Resarch Review

Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disability in high-income countries, and in Europe, more than 125 million people live with a mental health condition. The EU has now elevated mental health alongside somatic diseases to among its first priorities. In 2023, the European Commission adopted a new, comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach to mental health, which is prevention-oriented and aims to tackle the mental health challenges in Europe, while in 2022 the European Commission set out actions on return-to-work and work accommodations in its Disability Employment Package.

There is a particular focus in the ‘Comprehensive approach to mental health’ on psychosocial risks at work and supporting people with mental health conditions to continue working and when returning to work after a period of sickness absence, as acknowledged also in the ‘EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027’. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) activities contributing to this comprehensive approach include this report and a resource for workplaces based on the findings.

The overarching aim was to find and share good practices for workplaces on how to support individuals who experience a mental health issue, to stay in work or successfully return to work following sickness absence.