A Vocational Recovery Model for Young People With Mental Illness: A Pretest–Posttest

Daniel Young; Petrus Y N Ng; Daphne Cheng; C. H. Leung

doi:10.1177/1049731518757031

A Vocational Recovery Model for Young People With Mental Illness: A Pretest–Posttest

Daniel Young^*, Petrus Y N Ng, Daphne Cheng, C. H. Leung

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Department of Social Work

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Abstract

Purpose: This research project aims to evaluate the potential effectiveness of a vocational recovery model promoting both vocational and personal recovery for young people with mental illness.

Methods: In this study, a one group pre–posttest design was conducted, involving 37 young people with mental illness who received a vocational recovery program that consisted of a psychoeducation group on recovery, social skills and job-related skills training, 3-month job internship, and individual follow-up services. Standardized assessment tools were used for outcomes assessment at baseline, 3 months after treatment began, and 6 months after treatment began.

Results: Results indicated that the participants showed improved competitive employment rates, personal recovery, and social support at follow-up assessments.

Conclusions: The present study supports the feasibility and effectiveness of a vocational recovery model for young people with mental illness, suggesting the importance of integrating recovery framework and strategies into community-based vocational service.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	495-505
Number of pages	11
Journal	Research on Social Work Practice
Volume	29
Issue number	5
Early online date	15 Feb 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731518757031
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2019

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Sociology and Political Science
Psychology(all)

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personal recovery
vocational recovery
vocational training
young people with mental illness

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