Work

Work, employment and psychiatric disability

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Unemployment is high among those with mental disorders, particularly severe mental disorders, and there are a range of social and economic barriers impeding their employment. In general, there is a lack of vocational rehabilitation services in the UK for people with both physical and mental illnesses, despite good evidence for the effectiveness of some work schemes. Here, the need is discussed for a national strategy for vocational rehabilitation that involves employment and health services, and covers both physical and mental disorders.

Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment

DOI: 10.1192/apt.9.5.327

Author: Jed Boardman

Institution: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2101652326