Title

Career Services for Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: Innovations in the Field

UMMS Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry; SPARC; Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center

Publication Date

2019-01-01

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Behavioral Medicine | Health Services Administration | Health Services Research | Mental and Social Health | Psychiatry | Psychiatry and Psychology | Psychology | Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Abstract

This study examined careers services provided to young adults with serious mental health conditions. Based on an internet survey and key informant telephone interview of 31 programs nominated for delivering innovative practices for young adults, the state of the field for career services was described. Most programs offered supported education and supported employment along with mental health services. Detailed and written planning was a key feature. Programs emphasized working closely with families, inter-agency collaboration, and use of normative community resources. Programs provided direct skills training for school and work and other life skills. Largely, existing models are being applied. However, providers described unique adaptations including greater flexibility in service delivery, attending to the turbulence and developmental changes characteristic of this age group, use of social media, and a heightened willingness to meet young people where "they are at" both literally and figuratively.

DOI of Published Version

10.1007/s11414-018-9638-3

Source

J Behav Health Serv Res. 2019 Jan;46(1):1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11414-018-9638-3. Link to article on publisher's site

Journal/Book/Conference Title

The journal of behavioral health services and research

Related Resources

Link to Article in PubMed

PubMed ID

30374934

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