Psychiatric disability and stress related illnesses are the most quickly growing areas of insurance claims.
Every year, diagnosable depression and anxiety, substance abuse and antisocial behaviour affect one in five individuals, once the youngest and oldest, poorest and sickest are excluded. Mental disorders afflict 40% of workers in their lifetimes, most often when work habits or career choices are being established.
Psychiatric illness disrupts occupational and general performance. It disturbs personal and social development, impairing work function and relationships. Workplace stress and mental illness create an escalating financial burden that undermines corporate effectiveness.
Expert disability management promotes early work return and results in improved morale and profits.