Mental disorders are very costly for society
The prevalence of mental disorders in Switzerland varies with age, gender and especially the level of education
Labour market outcomes are remarkably good in Switzerland
Fast increase in the share of disability benefit recipients with a mental disorder
Sickness and disability benefit spending is high in Switzerland
New disability claims have fallen but the caseload of beneficiaries with a mental disorder continues to increase
Workplace factors show a systematic link with mental health
Absenteeism incidence and duration increase with mental ill-health
Swiss companies devote less attention to the management of psychosocial risks than companies in other countries
Disability benefit rolls are increasingly dominated by claimants with a mental disorder