2013
DOI: 10.1177/1403494813496931
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Young adults on disability benefits in 7 countries

Abstract: The comparison of the different disability benefit systems shows that there are relatively large national differences in terms of rules and regulations, the handling of disability benefit cases, and offered rehabilitation activities and other measures to support young adults on disability benefits to strengthen their working capability, and hence enable them to approach the labour market in the future. However, it is clear that these countries face similar challenges, and therefore there could be a lot to lear… Show more

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“…Mental disorders are the leading cause of work disability adults among young adults in many developed countries, and the numbers have increased in recent years (Kaltenbrunner‐Bernitz, Grees, Jacobson‐Randers, Geltner, & Bergendorff, ). Young adults with mental disorders face challenges in gaining employment and launching careers, and this may be further deepened by absence from the labour market because of periods on disability benefits (Davis, Delman, & Duperoy, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mental disorders are the leading cause of work disability adults among young adults in many developed countries, and the numbers have increased in recent years (Kaltenbrunner‐Bernitz, Grees, Jacobson‐Randers, Geltner, & Bergendorff, ). Young adults with mental disorders face challenges in gaining employment and launching careers, and this may be further deepened by absence from the labour market because of periods on disability benefits (Davis, Delman, & Duperoy, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The increased prevalence of disability pension (DP) among young adults (below age 30) in Sweden, as well as in many other European countries, over the past two decades1 calls for studies exploring the underlying factors of the increase. Intellectual performance (denoted here as IQ) and educational level have both been shown to be of major importance for receiving DP in early age 2 3.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mental disorders appear often at a relatively young age and they are a major diagnostic cause of disability retirement among young persons [13, 14]. In our study the proportion of those who had several short spells or more than 8 days of short sickness absence was highest among 20–34-year-old employees, who should have a good health given their young age.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 55%