Affiliation:
1. Social Policy and Economics Research Westat, Rivermill Commercial Center Lebanon New Hampshire USA
2. The IPS Employment Center Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene New York New York USA
Abstract
AbstractAimIndividual Placement and Support (IPS), an evidence‐based supported employment model developed for adults with serious mental illness, has been recently targeted to young adults with mental health conditions, but little is known about its adoption in this age group in the United States.MethodsWe recruited a volunteer sample of nine IPS programmes in five states serving young adults with mental health conditions aged 16 to 24. IPS team leaders reported programme and participant characteristics and rated barriers to employment and education.ResultsMost IPS programmes were located in community mental health centres, served a small number of young adults, and received most referrals from external sources. The study sample of 111 participants included 53% female, 47% under 21 years old, 60% diagnosed with a depressive disorder; 92% had an employment goal, and 40% had an education goal. IPS specialists reported that managing mental health symptoms was the most common barrier to achieving employment and education goals.ConclusionFuture research should examine how IPS programmes could best provide services to young adults.
Funder
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Subject
Biological Psychiatry,Psychiatry and Mental health,Pshychiatric Mental Health
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