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Psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic consultation at work (PCW/PT-A)

A flexible offer for employees

Psychosomatic (PCW) and psychotherapeutic (PT-A) consultation at work offers employees easy access to counseling by medical or psychological therapists. It can support employees during mental health crises, provide coaching in stressful situations, and serve as an early detection tool for mental illnesses. It also proves helpful during the return to work after a mental illness.

This baua: Facts complements the baua: Guidance "Die Rückkehr gemeinsam gestalten - Wiedereingliederung nach psychischen Krisen" [Managing RTW Together: Returning to Work after Mental Crises].

English translation. German original version available:
doi:10.21934/baua:fakten20210605

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Titel:  Psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic consultation at work (PCW/PT-A). A flexible offer for employees

Verfasst von:  W. Wrage, U. B. Schröder

1. Auflage.  Dortmund:  Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, 2024. 
(RTW - Return to Work 5)
Seiten: 4, Projektnummer: F 2397, F 2525, PDF-Datei, DOI: 10.21934/baua:facts20241215

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