Feasibility of supported education for youth with mental illness in Hong Kong

Kim-wan Young; Yi Ting Daphne Cheng; Y. N. Petrus Ng; Chun Hong Leung; Xiaolin Gan

doi:10.1177/10497315221118108

Feasibility of supported education for youth with mental illness in Hong Kong

Kim-wan Young^*, Yi Ting Daphne Cheng, Y. N. Petrus Ng, Chun Hong Leung, Xiaolin Gan

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Abstract

Background: Youth with mental illness face many challenges in educational attainment, including a high school dropout rates.

Objectives: This study aims to explore the feasibility of a supported education program for youth with mental illness in Hong Kong.

Research Methods: Mixed research method was conducted. The quantitative study adopted one group pre-and posttest design involving 34 participants, while the qualitative study involved conducting in-depth semistructured individual interviews for seven participants who completed all training courses.

Results: A dropout rate of 23.5% was reported, and more than one-third of participants achieved open employment or educational attainment during 24-month follow-up period. Qualitative content analysis revealed that all participants benefited from the supported education by enjoying a positive learning environment and achieving personal growth. Conclusion: The results of both quantitative and qualitative studies support the feasibility and efficacy of the supported education for youth with mental illness in Hong Kong.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-11
Number of pages	11
Journal	Research on Social Work Practice
Volume	33
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315221118108
Publication status	Published - Jul 2022

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