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Employment, social inclusion and mental health
Abstract
Whereas un employment is clearly linked to mental health problems, employment can improve quality of life, mental health, social networks and social inclusion. Yet in the UK only 15% of people with serious mental health problems are employed – despite an overwhelming consensus from surveys, case studies and personal accounts that users want to work. This paper aims to challenge common misconceptions surrounding employment, work and mental health problems. Drawing on a range of research evidence and legislative guidance it discusses significant barriers to work and proposes feasible solutions. The need for mental health staff and services to become involved in the provision of work opportunities is considered, as is the vital role they can play in changing communities. The potency of work as a vehicle for improving the social inclusion and community tenure of people with mental health problems is highlighted.
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- Authors
- Evans, J., & Repper, J.
- Affiliations
- University of Manchester (GB)
- ORCID
- Repper, J.
- Venue
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2000-02
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 15-24
- ISSN
- 1351-0126 (ISSN-L)
- 1365-2850
- OpenAlex
- W2156557460
- Cited by
- 209
- References
- 41
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 32 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 15 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 9
- FWCI
- 0.98
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Social Sciences › Education › Disability Education and Employment
- Keywords
- employment, mental health, social inclusion, unemployment, barriers to employment, mental health services, communal land tenure, quality of life, mental health law
- MeSH terms
- Attitude of Health Personnel, Attitude to Health, Mental Disorders, Employment, Humans, Mental Health, Organizational Innovation, Prejudice, Psychological Distance, Organizational Culture
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