Employment of People with Mental Illness: Understanding the Challenges from an Employer and Employee Perspective

Autor/inn/en	Shanahan, Patricia; Weller, Gordon; Kerr, Catherine
Titel	Employment of People with Mental Illness: Understanding the Challenges from an Employer and Employee Perspective
Quelle	In: Work Based Learning e-Journal International, 5 (2015) 1, S.21-54 (34 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2044-7868
Schlagwörter	Employment; Mental Disorders; Employee Attitudes; Employer Employee Relationship; Employer Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Mental Health; Health Services; United Kingdom (London) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Dienstverhältnis; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Arbeitnehmerinteresse; Arbeitgeberinteresse; Ausland; Psychohygiene; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen
Abstract	This paper focuses upon a study that sought to identify local employers concerns in relation to the employment of individuals in a phase of recovery from mental illness. Furthermore, the research considered potential barriers to employment experienced by service users living in a local North London Borough. The study adopted a phenomenological epistemological approach, where six focus groups were held, three with service users and three with employers or employer representatives within a local North London Borough. 15 employer representatives and 28 service users participated across the six focus groups. The overall aim was to raise consciousness and empower participants by encouraging dialogue, the sharing of good practice and coping strategies amongst participants so that appropriate strategies and resources could be provided to challenge misconceptions and support them. Findings from the research indicate that there are many stakeholders that are involved in supporting individuals back into employment. They also show that mental health and mentally ill health are poorly understood in workplace environments. The research concludes that while work and employment were thought to be important determinants of mental health, those individuals with diagnosed mental illnesses remain at a significant disadvantage in the employment market. The contribution of this study includes a strategy to develop workplace support for employers and employees (or prospective employees) with mental health problems. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Middlesex University. Web site: https://wblearning-ejournal.com/en/home
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01