Temple University Resources: Employment
Photo by Oleg Magni via Pexels
Overview
A wide range of materials reviewing the continuing problem of widespread unemployment for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This includes tool-kits and training guides for consumers who want to return to work, and current research on supported employment and other program approaches.
This webpage includes the following resources:
- Full Disclosure: When Mental Health Professionals Reveal Their Mental Illness at Work
- Promoting Supportive Academic Environments for Faculty with Mental Illnesses: Resource Guide and Suggestions for Practice
- Welcoming Work Environments
- A Practical Guide for People with Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work
- Facilitator’s Manual: A Practical Guide for People with Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work
- The Roles of Peer Specialists in Promoting Competitive Employment
- Facilitating Circles of Support for People with Mental Illnesses in Employment Settings
- The Past and Future Career Patterns of People with Serious Mental Illness
- Mainstream Career Training: Accessing Community Resources for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
- Employment Programming: Addressing Prevailing Barriers to Competitive Work
- The Careers of the Direct Support Workforce in the MH, DD, and SA Service Delivery Systems
Videos:
- Welcoming Work Environments Webinar
This resource created by Temple University