Medically, stress and mental illness are just as real as
being blind or having a broken leg. However, our society chooses to view
them very differently. When dealing with employees who have stress or
mental illness, employers' reactions range from anger to fear and
confusion.
The politics of return-to-work of employees with stress
or mental illness is the next great challenge for the return-to-work
Case Manager. This book was written to help the Case Manager or
return-to-work coordinator face that challenge successfully. It gives
helpful guidance in developing and implementing return-to-work
strategies for employees who have work-related and non-work-related
stress. A separate chapter covers special considerations in
return-to-work for folks with mental illness.
Topics include:
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The Definition of Stress
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Causes of Stress
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Attitude about Work-Related Stress
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How to Recognize Stress
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Stress Prevention
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Workers' Compensation and Stress
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Transitional Employment Issues and
Application
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The American with Disabilities impact
on
Stress-Related Illnesses
