For many people, staying at work plays a critical role in recovery. For those who do take time off, the way the return-to-work process is handled can play an equally important role.
The content is based on the Guidelines for helping employees successfully return to work following depression, anxiety or a related mental health problem. These guidelines were developed through a systematic process of assessing consensus between consumers, employers and health professionals. All the items in the guidelines were rated as important or essential by all three groups.
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