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Supported education: an additional program resource for young adults with long term mental illness
1Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University, MA 02215.
Community Mental Health Journal
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Supported education offers a novel approach for young adults with long-term mental illness, differing from traditional mental health programs. This article explores its models and benefits, suggesting pathways for broader implementation in rehabilitation services.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services Research
- Educational Psychology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Young adults with long-term mental illness present unique challenges for existing mental health programs.
- Current rehabilitation and mental health services often lack tailored educational support for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the concept of supported education for young adults with long-term mental illness.
- To describe alternative program models for implementing supported education.
- To offer recommendations for developing supported education programs within mental health and rehabilitation settings.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual definition of supported education.
- Description of various program models.
- Qualitative insights from young adults who have participated in supported education programs.
Main Results:
- Supported education provides a distinct programming resource compared to traditional mental health and rehabilitation services.
- Multiple program models exist for delivering supported education.
- Positive experiences reported by young adults highlight the effectiveness of these models.
Conclusions:
- Supported education is a viable and beneficial approach for young adults with long-term mental illness.
- The described models and participant experiences offer a roadmap for program development.
- Mental health and rehabilitation programs should consider integrating supported education to enhance outcomes.