employment
Jobs for mental health patients at new franchise
www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/24/3253210.htm
A cafe offering more than coffee for its staff.
One of the biggest hurdles for people recovering from mental illness, is getting a job. In Victoria, two cafes have been set up to do just that, helping train and support patients. They're doing so well, a franchise has been created to replicate them around the country. And as Cheryl Hall reports they have the support of former Australian of the year Patrick McGorry.
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Hints on how to keep a job
In his third video blog, SoFA Consumer Advocate Jeff Galvin, gives some tips on how people with mental illness can keep their job and manage stress in the workplace.
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Qualitative study of recovery and return to work
Hello,
A recent forum post reminded me of an interesting article that I have read, and wanted to share. The article is exploring what factors/perspectives are linked with the ability to get and keep a job while recovering from mental illness.
Below is the reference and a brief summary of the findings:
Cunningham, K., Wolbert, R., & Brockmeier, M. (2000). Moving beyond the illness: Factors contributing to gaining and maintaining employment. American Journal of Community Psychology 28(4): 481-494.
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Keeping it Real
Speaker: Caroline Crosse
Topic: Durable employment for people with a mental illness: 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
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Social Firms Work
Speaker: Caroline Crosse
Topic: Durable employment for people with a mental illness: 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
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It's Not Easy
Speaker: Caroline Crosse
Topic: Durable employment for people with a mental illness: 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
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Rehabilitation and Employment
Speaker: Caroline Crosse
Topic: Durable employment for people with a mental illness: 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
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The value of paid employment
Speaker: Caroline Crosse
Topic: Durable employment for people with a mental illness: 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
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Helping colleagues concentrate
Speaker: Caroline Crosse, Professor David Castle
Topic: The Psychiatrist's Perspective on Mental Illness and Employment
In the viewer 'Q&A' portion of our April webinar Caroline Crosse and Professor David Castle answer the question "How can managers and colleagues assist worker with mental illness in concentrating on their tasks."
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