scholarly journals The Interconnection between Mental Health, Work and Belonging: A Phenomenological Investigation

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Olav Tangvald-Pedersen ◽  
Rob Bongaardt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Mental Health Work

Avoiding Psychiatric Disability Overdiagnosis, Part 1: General Disability and Occupational Disability—Going Beyond Medical Impairment Assessments

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Fabien Gagnon ◽  
Les Kertay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Disability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Disability ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Occupational Disability ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Mental Health Work

Abstract Claims of occupational psychiatric disability have increased considerably over the past 20 years. To avoid psychiatric disability overdiagnosis, it is important to improve the clinical assessment of mental health work disability. This article discusses general disability issues and their impact on individual well-being, social participation, and frequently associated poverty. It defines the difference between impairment assessment and disability assessment, explores three common disability models, and raises issues about psychiatric disability and its potential overdiagnosis.

Avoiding Psychiatric Disability Overdiagnosis (Part 2): Improving Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Health Disorders and Psychiatric Work Disability

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Fabien Gagnon ◽  
Les Kertay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Disability ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Disability ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Occupational Disability ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Work

Abstract Given the increase in psychiatric occupational disability claims over the past 20 years, better patient psychiatric assessment and management is critical. To minimize iatrogenic psychiatric disability and maximize positive outcomes, it is important to understand the issues involved and establish better procedures for diagnosing conditions and assessing any associated impact on function. This second article in a three-part series focuses on ways to improve the diagnosis and assessment of mental health work disability.

Situating mental health work in place: Qualitative findings from interviews with Veterans in Southeastern Louisiana and Northern California

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Traci H. Abraham ◽  
Christopher J. Koenig ◽  
Kara Zamora ◽  
Coleen Hill ◽  
Madeline Uddo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Northern California ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Mental Health Work ◽  
Southeastern Louisiana
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