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Mental health and barriers to employment
- Author:
- McART Dervala
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 61(1), 2014, pp.85-87.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This report explores the numerous barriers to employment of people with experience of mental health conditions − namely discriminatory attitudes of employers, low expectations of health professionals and ineffective models of supported employment. The report highlights that in February 2013, over 724,000 people were claiming employment and support allowance because of mental and behavioural disorders. The report evidences that many of these people want to work and would like more help to return to employment, but they are lacking the necessary support from employers and health professionals, and are facing barriers created by employment models. (Publisher abstract)
Work and employment for people with a mental health problem
- Author:
- McGREGOR Valerie
- Journal article citation:
- ReHab NetWork, 34, Summer 1994, pp.8-10.
- Publisher:
- National Vocational Rehabilitation Association
In 1992 Ealing Health Authority, Ealing Social Services Department and Ealing MIND set up a jointly funded research project. The views of users and providers were used to frame a proposal for a community based work project for people with mental health problems.
Accommodation and employment: a survey into the circumstances and expressed needs of users of mental health services in a northern town
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 22(1), 1992, pp.61-73.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Interviews with service users with severe and long-term conditions revealed their greatest needs to be in the area of housing and employment.
Helpful support to promote participation in school and work: subjective experiences of people with mental health problems - a literature review
- Authors:
- SOMMER Mona, NESS Ottar, BORG Marit
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 16(3), 2018, pp.346-366.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article provides an overview over current knowledge regarding helpful support to promote participation in education and work among people with mental health problems. Based on 14 studies gleaned from a systematic review, three overarching themes were identified through thematic analysis: supportive interpersonal relationships, integrating mental health and everyday life issues with education/employment support, and person-centred support. The findings call for a deeper understanding of support in the context of mental health and participation in education and work among people with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
“Walking wounded or wounded healer?” does personal experience of mental health problems help or hinder mental health practice? a review of the literature
- Authors:
- CONCHAR Catherine, REPPER Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(1), 2014, pp.35-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: A systematic review of the literature on “wounded healers” was undertaken to identify, define and interpret the term and its application within the mental health environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach:Eight key medical/social sciences databases were interrogated. In total, 835 papers were identified in the systematic database search and abstracts were obtained for each to determine whether they met the inclusion criteria. In total, 237 sources were retrieved for critical reading, to assess relevance and value to the review, and 125 documents were subsequently included. Through thematic analysis a number of themes and sub themes were identified. Findings: The archetypal image of the wounded healer originates in ancient mythology and crosses many cultures. There are many interpretations and applications of the belief that having healed their own wounds a person is in a better position to heal others, however, the evidence to support this is not so robust. Of more direct relevance to contemporary practice are reports of supporting staff with mental health problems to make a contribution to mental health services, most recently through the employment of peer support workers. Originality/value: As peer support workers are increasingly being employed in mental health services, it is helpful to consider the many existing staff who bring personal experience of mental health problems. This paper explores the evidence that their lived experience makes a difference to the way that they work and considers their employment support needs. (Publisher abstract)
The changing face of youth homelessness: trends in homeless young people's support needs
- Author:
- CENTREPOINT
- Publisher:
- Centrepoint
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Youth homelessness is usually more than just a housing problem, and is experienced in conjunction with a range of other problems and needs to create a web of disadvantage. For example, mental health problems and experiences of care increase young people’s chances of using illegal drugs and having a history of offending. This research investigated the complex support needs of homeless young people. It aimed to map the nature of homeless young people’s support needs and how they interrelate, as well as trends over time. It also looked at how effectively these needs are being met, and identified gaps in current provision. A snapshot needs assessment survey collecting data on the support needs of every young person at Centrepoint was conducted and interviews were completed with frontline and management staff from youth homelessness services across the country. This report considers the results with regard to: education and employment; health and well-being; substance misuse; and destructive behaviour. The report concludes that it is vital that the Government and local authorities acknowledge and address homeless young people’s complex needs when developing strategies and making funding decisions, to ensure that this vulnerable group are not further marginalised.
Employment rehabilitation schemes for people with mental health problems in the North West region: service characteristics and utilisation
- Authors:
- CROWTHER Ruth E., MARSHALL Max
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(4), August 2001, pp.373-381.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the methodology and findings of an extensive survey of vocational rehabilitation services in the North West region. The objectives of the survey were to identify the number and types of Vocational Rehabilitation service available to people with mental health problems in the North West; to determine whether there is any correlation between the level of utilisation of V-R services within each Health Authority area and the level of need as measured by the Mental Illness Needs Index (MINI) (Glover et al. 1996); measures of unemployment rates; and to determine whether the proportion of ethnic minorities utilising services are proportionate to the level of need reflected in the ethnic population. Concludes that vocational rehabilitation schemes appear to have been developed in a haphazard manner. If we are serious about improving these services for mentally ill people wee need to implement an effective system of determining where services need to be developed.
Challenging barriers to employment, training and education for mental health service users: the service user's perspective
- Authors:
- SECKER Jenny, GROVE Bob, SEEBOHM Patience
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(4), August 2001, pp.395-404.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
In 1999 the 'Care Programme to Work' project at the Institute for Applied Health and Social Policy undertook a survey of service users in Sheffield. The aim was to identify users' employment, education and training needs, as they perceived them. One hundred and fifty-six interviews were carried out across the city, followed by 11 focus groups to explore vocational issues in more detail and ensure that the views of groups under-represented in the interviews were included. Service users were employed as interviewers and focus group leaders. Open employment was the most frequently identified long-germ goal. The study highlighted the need for an integrated approach to vocational guidance and support; for strong links with employment and educational agencies and with projects supporting diverse groups of users; for access to impartial benefits advice; and for mental health services themselves to take a lead in providing and promoting employment opportunities.
Developing services for people with mental health problems in the New Deal for Disabled People personal adviser pilots
- Authors:
- GORDON Janet, MILLS Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 5(3), August 2001, pp.9-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors, from the Employment Service, describe and reflect on some of the lesson from innovative ways of partnership working in the New Deal for Disabled People pilots.
Out of the benefit trap
- Author:
- LLORENTE Carmen
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 128, October 1998, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Describes a pioneering initiative in west London that uses 'social firms' to help people with mental health problems move towards conventional employment.