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The employment intervention demonstration program: major findings and policy implications
Judith A Cook1, Crystal R Blyler, H Stephen Leff
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. cook@ripco.com
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
|April 15, 2008
Summary
Supported employment programs effectively help unemployed individuals with psychiatric disabilities return to work. These findings support public policies aimed at improving employment outcomes for people with severe mental illness.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Policy
Background:
- Unemployment is a significant challenge for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
- Supported employment is a key intervention strategy.
- Evidence on effectiveness across diverse settings is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of supported employment programs.
- To analyze results across various program models, locations, and participants.
- To inform public policy regarding employment for individuals with severe mental illness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Employment Intervention Demonstration Program (EIDP).
- Involved 1273 unemployed individuals with psychiatric disabilities in the U.S.
- Multi-site study design.
Main Results:
- Supported employment programs demonstrated effectiveness.
- Positive outcomes were consistent across different program models.
- Effectiveness was observed across various geographic locations and participant demographics.
Conclusions:
- Supported employment is a proven strategy for enhancing workforce participation.
- Findings provide evidence for the efficacy of supported employment interventions.
- Results can guide policy development for vocational rehabilitation and mental health services.
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