Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 15:00−16:30 (UTC/GMT+2 or CEST)
Languages: Simultaneous interpretation in English, French, German and Spanish (Simultaneous interpretation – Frequently asked questions)
Holistic rehabilitation programmes combine care, return-to-work efforts, social support, and environmental factors to address mental health challenges comprehensively.
In rehabilitation and disability insurance, support must give priority to tailored job placement, including assessments, counselling, precise job matching and accompaniment.
Additionally, strategies like flexible work arrangements, peer support networks, and mental health awareness training help integrate individuals with mental health challenges into the workforce effectively, enabling them to manage their conditions while maintaining employment.
By integrating these examples, organizations can foster inclusive work environments that empower individuals with mental health challenges to thrive professionally while prioritizing their well-being.
This ISSA Webinar will analyse the impact of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) on job placement and training, contrasting it with traditional vocational rehabilitation, and exploring key issues like mental health rehabilitation. In addition, return to work for individuals with mental health issues stemming from occupational illness will also be investigated.
Join us for this ISSA Webinar, the tenth of a series of webinars organized in collaboration with the ISSA Working Group on Rehabilitation, on various aspects of this major challenge related to the ISSA’s four triennial topical priorities.
Speakers
 | Dr Susanne Weinbrenner, Head, Social Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, German Federal Pension Insurance (DRV Bund) and Chair of the ISSA Working Group on Rehabilitation (IWGR), Germany |
 | Ellen Wyffels, Attaché, Department of Disability Benefits, National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI), Belgium |
 | Anne-Lise Arvesen, Senior Advisor, The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), Norway |
 | Pamela Alejandra Chandía Quevedo, Specialist in Social Work, Head of National Coordination of Psychosocial Programmes, Mutual for Safety CChC, Chile |
 | Moderated by Nathalie De Wulf, Coordinator of the ISSA Working Group on rehabilitation |
This webinar will examine the following questions:
- What components are included in holistic rehabilitation programmes in your country to address the multifaceted needs of mental health challenges? Why do we need to offer specific support for mental illness?
- How does Individual Placement and Support (IPS) prioritize job placement for individuals with mental health and addiction struggles, and what specific services does it offer?
- Besides IPS, what other strategies can organizations implement to integrate individuals with mental health challenges into the workforce effectively?
- What gaps and barriers exist in these efforts, and how can international collaboration contribute to addressing them effectively?
Agenda
- Opening by Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, ISSA Secretary General
- Welcome by the Chair of the Working Group on Rehabilitation
- Technical introduction and country experience by INAMI, Belgium
- Country experience by NAV, Norway
- Country experience by CChC, Chile
- Q&A – Panel discussion
- Next steps & conclusions
Practical information
The webinar is open to delegates of ISSA member organizations and invited institutions without registration fees.