The Functional Assessment Inventory and Job Tenure for Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Health Problems

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Russell J. Wallner ◽  
Donald W. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Functional Assessment ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Job Tenure ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Case Files ◽  
Levels Of Functioning

This study explored the relationship between job retention and certain levels of functioning for individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health problems. The Functional Assessment Inventory (FAI) (Crewe & Athelstan, 1984) was examined ex post facto in relation to job tenure from 92 case files of adults who were employed competitively or in supported employment. The sum total of FAI scores and five of the nine subgroups were found to be significantly related at the .05 alpha level. Further research utilizing the FAI is indicated.

scholarly journals “It’s a Big Family Here.” Becoming and Belonging in a Service Providing Employment-Related Support for People with Mental Health Problems: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Chauhan ◽  
Dawn Leeming ◽  
John Wattis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe impact of employment for individuals with mental health problems is complex. However, research suggests that when support is provided for accessing employment and gaining roles and skills that are valued by others, a positive effect can be seen on recovery. Employment-related support can take many forms and there is a need for further research into the experience of accessing different kinds of services. The current paper examines the lived experience of 11 people participating in a UK social enterprise providing work experience, training, and skills development for those with mental health problems. Although ‘sheltered’, the organisational ethos strongly emphasised service-user empowerment, co-production, equality with staff, provision of valued social roles and person-centred support. Phenomenological analysis revealed that participants valued a sense of belonging and authentic relationships within the service, whilst being given the opportunity to rediscover an identity that may have been lost because of their mental health problem. However, participants also discussed how, although the service improved their self-value, some feared the ‘real world’ outside of the service and were unsure whether they would be met with the same support. Tensions between field dominant approaches in supported employment and the experiences and values of the participants are explored. We argue that the findings highlight the importance of a nurturing working environment and the value for recovery of a range of meaningful roles, beyond competitive employment.

scholarly journals Integrating Interventions That Can Support a Career-Oriented Recovery for Young Adults: Building on the Supported Education Knowledge Base

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helene Hillborg ◽  
Veronica Lövgren ◽  
Ulrika Bejerholm ◽  
David Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Integrated Models ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Supported Education

Abstract Young adults experiencing mental health problems are less educated than their peers, putting them in a more vulnerable position for employment and career possibilities. While Supported employment models have been widely implemented, educational supports may be necessary in order to contribute to longer term and sustainable employment. The aim of this study was to describe the state of current research regarding Supported education services for individuals with mental health problems, with a particular focus on studies that address both educational and vocational goals. A scoping review of articles published between 2000 and July 2020 was conducted. Eight databases were searched, titles/abstracts and full-text articles were reviewed for inclusion. The results, which built on 56 included articles, were analysed both descriptively and thematically. The results suggest that the focus in the literature has primarily been on adapting and implementing models for the needs of different populations and contexts. Many of these build on integrated models focusing on both vocational and educational needs. Despite addressing varied populations and working in varied contexts, it is possible to identify a number of essential components when delivering educational support. The review suggests a need to look at work and studies as equally important from a career development perspective. The knowledge base developed through studying supported education services and the educational components of newly emerging services, can contribute to the further development of integrated models for young adults.

The meaning and experience of stress among supported employment clients with mental health problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-392
Author(s):  
Christine Besse ◽  
Daniel Poremski ◽  
Vincent Laliberté ◽  
Eric Latimer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Experience Of Stress

scholarly journals Making work schemes work

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 446-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Grove
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Employment Training ◽  
The Past ◽  
Transitional Employment ◽  
The Government

The past 5 years have seen dramatically increased interest among users, professionals and the Government in enabling people with mental health problems to gain employment. Many new projects have been started, with a range of different approaches including supported employment, training and placement, transitional employment, social firms and cooperatives. There are a number of reasons for this increased interest.

What sort of ‘support’ in employment?

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Perkins ◽  
Erik Evenson ◽  
Shareen Lucas ◽  
Emma Harding
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems

Despite a growing amount of literature concerning the success of supported employment initiatives in enabling people with mental health problems to work successfully in open employment (Bond et al, 1997), less attention has been paid to the type of support people might require. Rachel Perkins and her colleagues explore this issue from the perspective of the Pathfinder User Employment project. (See An act to follow, in: A life in the day 2 (1) 1998.)

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