Stereotype und fehlende Zusammenarbeit verhindern eine erfolgreiche Rehabilitation

Stereotypical and missing cooperation prevent successful rehabilitation: the evil supervisor, the biased psychiatrist, the disreputable insurance doctor and the mobbed patient There is a large body of evidence that the stigma of mental disorders is a great barrier for integration. Stigma hinders employers from hiring applicants with a (former) mental illness and has a negative impact on the self-confidence and self-esteem of people with a mental disorder. Only focusing on stigma, however, might be inadequate. This article also discusses other factors on job retention and re-integration, reflects the roles of the main actors, and also focuses on other widespread stereotypes. Especially, examples of stereotypes of mental health care professionals are highlighted and are related to the lack of cooperation between psychiatry and employers. Finally, conclusions focus on the potential of the Swiss mental health care system, if it strengthens the link to the labour market, develops effective interventions tailored to the needs at the workplace, and implements employment-related quality indicators.