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The psychiatric patient at work

D B Robbins, A J Kaminer, T Schussler

    American Journal of Public Health
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    Psychiatric support for IBM employees improved job performance, with over 60% retained after 2-3 years. Many initially struggling employees showed satisfactory job performance post-intervention, highlighting the value of workplace mental health programs.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health
    • Psychiatry
    • Human resources management

    Background:

    • Workplace psychiatric issues can impact employee job performance.
    • Early intervention and support are crucial for employee retention and productivity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of psychiatric consultations on IBM employees' job performance.
    • To assess the long-term effectiveness of workplace mental health support.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted psychiatric consultations for 135 IBM employees referred by management, medical, or self-referred.
    • Coordinated treatment with job requirements through interviews and meetings.
    • Followed up for 2-3 years to assess job performance and retention.

    Main Results:

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    • 61.7% of employees were retained after 2-3 years.
    • 59.0% of employees initially performing unsatisfactorily showed satisfactory performance at follow-up.
    • Significant improvements in job performance were observed post-consultation.

    Conclusions:

    • Workplace psychiatric care is effective in improving employee job performance and retention.
    • A dedicated medical department with consultation facilities aids in secondary and tertiary prevention of mental health issues.
    • An optimistic approach to working patients with psychiatric disease is warranted.