Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Stuart, H. (2006). Mental Illness and employment discrimination. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 19 (5), 522-526. |
| Title: | Mental Illness and employment discrimination |
| Authors: | Stuart, H. |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Journal/Publication: | Current Opinion in Psychiatry |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1097/01.yco.0000238482.27270.5d |
| Full text: | http://journals.lww.com/co-psychiatry/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Individuals with mental illness face barriers and discrimination when obtaining and maintaining employment due to stigma. This is concerning since employment is an important part of recovery. |
| Purpose: | This study provides a review of existing research on both the experience of discrimination in the workplace for individuals with mental illness, as well as the risks and benefits of disclosing one's mental illness to employers. It identifies changes that need to be made on a systemic level to better support individuals seeking competitive employment. |
| Disabilities served: |
Anxiety disorder Bi-polar Chronic mental illness Depression Personality disorders Schizophrenia |
| Populations served: |
Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) SSI and SSDI recipients Sub-minimum wage employees |
| Interventions: |
Co-worker supports On-the-job training and support |