A Vocational Recovery Model for Young People With Mental Illness: A Pretest–Posttest. (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Young, Daniel K. W.; Ng, Petrus Y. N.; Cheng, Daphne; Leung, C. H.
• Is Part Of: Research on social work practice. Volume 29:Number 5(2019)
• Page Start: 495
• Page End: 505
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: personal recovery -- vocational recovery -- vocational training -- young people with mental illness; Social service -- Periodicals; 361.3205
• DOI: 10.1177/1049731518757031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-7315

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.