Psychiatria pre prax 3/2012

The mental disorders and disability in Slovakia

The number of people receiving disability pension, is growing. The article dealt with the situation in the world, while we discuss the situation regarding disability pensions due to mental disorders in Slovakia. We are discussed in more detail in part the increase in survey partial (41-70% rate of decrease of employment) and full (over 71%) disability pension during the last few years in relation to legislative amendment and we think the possible variables, which have not influence and how to improve the situation, as by clearer and more open communication for all involved.

Keywords: disability, full and partial disability pension, social insurance, mental disorders.