Workplaces should tackle global mental health problem - experts

The effects are already being seen in the UK with more than three-quarters of referrals to a fit for work pilot scheme relating to mental issues. It was also argued that different strategies must be used to address patients' needs in this area, rather than simply medically diagnosing and treating them. Dame Carol Black, who is co-leading the independent sickness absence review, told WPA's health and productivity conference about the experiences and severity of the issue in the UK. "Mental health is a very large challenge to us in the UK," she said. "We are being encouraged to wo...