Reducing mental-health-related sickness absences requires more collaboration and overcoming prejudices

There is new research data on the reduction of mental health-related incapacity for work. An implementation study was carried out on the MYÖTE operational model. The model increases co-operation between occupational health services and other social welfare and health care sector parties in the treatment of mental health disorders. Supporting return to work requires more co-operation between different parties and considering the stigma related to the topic.