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The mental health treatment study.
William D Frey1, Susan T Azrin, Howard H Goldman
1Westat, Rockville, MD, USA. FREYW1@WESTAT.com
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
|April 15, 2008
Summary
The Mental Health Treatment Study (MHTS) investigates if evidence-based services and treatments help Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries with psychiatric conditions return to work. It examines beneficiary choices and outcomes in a large randomized controlled trial.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Health Services Research
- Disability Policy
Background:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries with psychiatric impairments represent a significant and growing population within the program.
- This demographic also incurs substantial costs, highlighting the need for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test if access to evidence-based employment services, behavioral health treatments, and insurance coverage enables SSDI beneficiaries with psychiatric impairments to return to competitive employment.
- To investigate which beneficiaries opt to participate in such employment support programs.
Main Methods:
- The Mental Health Treatment Study (MHTS) is a large-scale randomized controlled trial.
- The study aims to recruit 3,000 SSDI beneficiaries with psychiatric impairments across 22 U.S. cities.
- It involves comprehensive process and outcome assessments.
Main Results:
- This paper primarily describes the MHTS methodology and background.
- Specific findings on the effectiveness of interventions and beneficiary choices are pending further analysis.
Conclusions:
- The MHTS is designed to provide critical insights into supporting employment for individuals with psychiatric disabilities on SSDI.
- Understanding beneficiary engagement is key to designing effective return-to-work programs.
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