Effects of Prescribed Medication on Performance in the Working Population

Here, findings from an investigation of the effects of medication prescribed for anxiety and depression on working life are presented.

The research used focus groups with sufferers to collect data on the personal experiences of mental health problems and the impact of psychotropic drugs.

Focus groups were also conducted with staff in human resources, personnel, occupational health and health and safety departments, to explore the organisational perspectives on mental health in the workplace.

As part of the validation process, the results were presented to an expert panel comprising trades union representatives,researchers and practitioners in occupational medicine, health and clinical psychology, health and safety and psychiatry.