A Nation-Wide Study on the Percentage of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Patients Who Earn Minimum Wage or Above

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A related publication that is interesting - more for parents or social workers:

Working with Schizophrenia:
Pathways to Employment, Recovery & Inclusion

http://www.theworkfoundation.com/DownloadPublication/Report/330_Working_with_Schizophrenia.pdf

2 Introduction…18
2.1 Objectives… 19
2.2 Methods…20
2.3 Structure of the Report… 21
3 What is the impact of schizophrenia?.. 22
3.1 Schizophrenia as a clinical and social condition …22
3.2 Impact of schizophrenia on employment and the importance of work …26
3.3 Individual barriers to employment…29
3.4 Societal barriers to employment: Welfare Benefits and the Healthcare system…40
3.5 Barriers to employment: Employers experiences of people with schizophrenia…50
3.6 Key Points…67
4 What interventions are available for individuals with schizophrenia?.. 69
4.1 Pharmacological interventions: Antipsychotic medication …70
4.2 Psychological Therapy and Psychosocial Interventions …77
4.3 Peer Support… 81
4.4 Early Intervention for Psychosis …82
4.5 Health and employment support policies…86
4.6 Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment… 91
4.7 Key points … 104
5 Conclusions and Recommendations…106
5.1 Evidence and Action… 107
5.2 Calls to action … 108
5.3 Sustaining Success and Aiming Higher …113