Effects of rehabilitative psychotherapy on labour market success: Evaluation of a nationwide programme.

Aims: Psychotherapy is a widely used treatment for mental disorders, but whether it also improves employment and other labour market outcomes remains inconclusive. This study examined the effectiveness of a nationwide subsidized psychotherapy programme using extensive register-based data.

Methods: The sample consisted of individuals who applied for rehabilitative psychotherapy in Finland in 2009-2012 ( = 35,083).