How is long-term sickness absence due to different mental disorders associated with future disability pension risk? A population-based prospective cohort study in Finland

Different mental disorders as basis for LTSA pose differing risks for permanent work disability. Among mental disorders, depression poses a relatively average risk for DP. Although anxiety and sleep disorders commonly cause LTSA, they are not associated with high DP risks. Psychotic and bipolar disorders are especially detrimental to work ability in today's work life.