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Enhancing workplace inclusion for employees with psychiatric disabilities
- Authors:
- FORBESS Rick, FARKAS Marianne, RUSSINOVA Zlatka
- Publisher:
- Boston University. Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 32p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Boston, MA
This technical assistance guide is for anyone working with employers and organisations whose goal is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against employees with mental health problems. It could also be used by employers as a self-development aid. It acts as a practical workbook. The Guide beings with an overview of the general principles and processes to be aware of when carrying out work with organisations. The process itself is then broken down into seven individual steps. The seven steps detailed are: engaging the employer; targeting discriminatory behaviours; developing policies; establishing benchmarks; designing benchmark evaluation; educating employees; and addressing problems. Each step is briefly described. For each step intended outcomes, guidelines for conducting the step and an illustrative case study example are provided.
Explaining about...mental health and well-being
- Authors:
- BORROWMAN Fiona, DEMPSTER Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is about NHS Health Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing in Later life Programme, which aims to promote mentally healthy ageing in Scotland. A core aspect of the programme is involving older people in the design, delivery and evaluation of health improvement projects. The article presents three case studies: the use of peer researchers to facilitate focus groups in Glasgow; focused action research in Lothian care homes; and the production of Facing Dementia, a booklet based on real experiences and featuring quotes from people with dementia. The article concludes by outlining future plans, including developing an action plan focused on longer-term priorities for promoting mental well-being.