Prevalence of mental disorders and high rates of absenteeism from work among healthcare professionals in Slovenia: a retrospective study.

The prescription of medications for treatment of mental health and behavioural disorders was on the rise from 2015 to 2020. The importance of employee health to individuals and society necessitates the systematisation of effective prevention programmes as well as programmes to assist those in need, especially health workers, whose work contributes significantly to maintaining public health.