Employment Supports for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness
by Grant Revell
Virginia Commonwealth University
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention

Programs providing employment supports are a valuable resource for people with severe mental illness seeking competitive employment. Employment is a key component of recovery. Individuals with severe mental illness who hold competitive jobs for an extended period of time frequently experience a number of benefits, including improvements in their self-esteem and symptom control.

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