Supported employment for people with severe mental illness: a pilot study of an Italian social enterprise with a special ingredient.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with mental disorders are far more likely to be unemployed than the general population. Two internationally recognized, evidence-based models of interventions for employment for people with severe mental health problems are Individual Placement Support and the Clubhouse. In Italy, a common model is the 'social enterprise' (SE), which is a programme run by non-profit organisations that help individuals with disabilities to be employed. Despite SEs spread and relevance in Italy, there are no studies about Italian samples. This paper reports on a pilot evaluation of psychosocial and work outcomes of a SE based in Verona, Italy. The study aims to investigate if people with SMI involved in SE job placements may achieve personal recovery and better outcomes over time, a

SUBMITTER: Martinelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9040313 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature