Research Database: Article Details

Citation:  Ostrow, L., Burke-Miller, J. K., Pelot, M., & Blyler, C. R. (0). Supporting business owners with psychiatric disabilities: An exploratory analysis of challenges and supports. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal,
Title:  Supporting business owners with psychiatric disabilities: An exploratory analysis of challenges and supports
Authors:  Ostrow, L., Burke-Miller, J. K., Pelot, M., & Blyler, C. R.
Year:  0
Journal/Publication:  Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
Publisher:  American Psychological Association
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1037/prj0000467
Full text:  https://doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fprj0000467   
Peer-reviewed?  Yes
NIDILRR-funded?  Yes

Structured abstract:

Background:  Running a small business can be challenging. For individuals with psychiatric conditions, it can be even more of a challenge. Researchers recently aimed to identify the challenges and supports that may relieve some of those challenges for self-employed individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Disabilities served:  Anxiety disorder
Bi-polar
Chronic mental illness
Cognitive decline / dementia
Depression
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Interventions:  Vocational rehabilitation
Self-employment
Outcomes:  Self-employment