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Work issues for young people with psychosis: barriers to employment
- Authors:
- BASSETT Jo, LLOYD Chris, BASSETT Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(2), February 2001, pp.66-72.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Young people who have had a mental illness face significant barriers to both gaining and maintaining employment. This Australian study uses a qualitative design consisting of two focus groups, to identify the issues experienced by young people diagnosed with psychosis wanting to gain employment. The themes identified in this study concern loss, low self-confidence and self-esteem, stigma, treatment issues, the need for support, and difficulties in identifying and achieving goals.
Rehabilitation programmes for early psychosis
- Authors:
- LLOYD Chris, BASSETT Jo, SAMRA Pam
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(2), February 2000, pp.76-82.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Early intervention for people with psychosis is increasingly being recognised as a crucial component of quality care. Rehabilitation interventions in early life reduce the development of disability and facilitate the achievement of personal goals. This article describes a model of care developed by occupational therapists in Australia where the focus is on early intervention for young people with psychosis.
Young Occupations Unlimited: an early intervention programme for young people with psychosis
- Authors:
- PARLATO Linda, LLOYD Chris, BASSETT Jo
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(3), March 1999, pp.113-116.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Early intervention and prevention in psychosis is a relatively new area of practice for clinicians working in mental health. An important task for the young person following a psychotic disorder is the redefinition of self in relation to the disorder and development of valued social and vocational roles. Reports on an intervention programme developed by occupational therapists which aims to promote health and wellbeing by encouraging participation in a variety of self-chosen and self-satisfying occupations.