Analysis of Return-to-Work Support in the Sharp NEC Display Solutions Case:

From the Perspective of a Treating Psychiatrist

Abstract

In return-to-work cases following mental health-related leave, discrepancies often arise between workplace and treating physician assessments. This discrepancy arises because treating physicians focus on symptom improvement, while workplaces emphasize work capability, leading to conflicting assessments of return-to-work readiness. Therefore, effective return-to-work support requires collaboration between treating physicians and occupational health staff, as well as the establishment of a comprehensive multidisciplinary support system. Particularly in cases where neurodevelopmental disorders are suspected, careful assessment and phased return-to-work support are essential.