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Document ID (ISN)106180
CIS number 07-239
ISBN(s) 2-9520602-1-5
Year 2006
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Depuydt B., Tirard-Collet O.
Title Mental suffering at work - A point of reference for action
Original title Souffrance mentale au travail - Un repère pour l'action [in French]
Bibliographic information Ministère de l'emploi, de la cohésion sociale et du logement, Institut national du travail, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle, Direction de l'administration des ressources SIRPAC, 1498 route de Saint-Bel, BP 84, 69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France, Apr. 2006. 28p. Illus. 21 ref.
Internet access http://www.institut-formation.travail.gouv.fr/Pages/FicParu%5C2007_01%5C2005_souffrance_mentale_au_travail.pdf [in French]
Abstract This booklet consists of a review of the main papers presented at a seminar on mental suffering held in Dijon, France, from 7 to 10 November 2005. Presentations are grouped under the following headings: increased prevalence of mental suffering at work; medical and legal definitions of mental suffering; mental suffering indicators; importance of work organization; roles of labour inspectors, occupational physicians, occupational psychologists, and occupational safety and health institutions.
Descriptors (primary) work organization; conditions of work; mental health; psychology and sociology
Descriptors (secondary) public OSH institutions; legal aspects; France; role of government; role of supervisory staff; role of labour inspection; conference; role of management; role of workers' organizations
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Psychology and sociology
Broad subject area(s) Stress, psychosocial factors
Browse category(ies) Psychological factors
Mental health