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The “Epidemic” of Mental Disorders - Rhetoric and Reality
By Dr. Chris Ball Dec 14, 2020 English Français
Mental health has become a big topic of discussion in the media. Headlines describing mental health problems at epidemic levels are common - and many come from “research” cited by insurers. We know antidepressant prescription rates have doubled in high...
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Exploring the Mental Health App Maze
By Andrew Mills and Johannes Schmidt Nov 24, 2020 English Deutsch
When Apple registered a trademark for the slogan “There’s an app for that.” back in 2010, who could have foreseen just how many apps would be created - and for every imaginable need. With such a big focus on wellness in recent years, it’s not surprising...
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Series: Underwriting Focus
Recovery Impossible? Mental Illness and the Ability to Work
Issue: Aug 11, 2020
Life EnglishIs it right to assume that someone who has experienced mental illness in the past has a higher risk of becoming unable to work in the future? We challenge some of the myths surrounding mental health, employment and Disability cover.
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Series: Underwriting Focus
Underwriting Focus 2020, No. 1
Issue: Jul 28, 2020
Disability EnglishThis edition of Underwriting Focus picks up some of the myths existing around mental illness and discusses origin, society impact, scientific facts and insurance implications.
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