2025 Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 2-11
In occupational health, mental health measures in the workplace are classified into three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of mental health problems. The tertiary prevention aims to provide appropriate support for the return to work of workers who have been absent from work for a long period of time, prevent recurrence or relapse of the illness, and promote readjustment to the workplace. However, there have been some problems in determining whether or not to provide such support. Rework programs are now being implemented at medical facilities. These programs are mainly for workers who have depression or are in a depressed state; however, it has been recently pointed out that symptoms of depression are becoming more diverse and the developmental characteristics of users should be paid attention to. Our hospital opened a rework daycare center in November 2007 and has been supporting, in collaboration with their attending physicians and workplace, the return to work of those who have taken a leave of absence. This study reviews those efforts to date and discusses future issues to be addressed.
