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Working with clients with mental health problems

 

Barriers

Stuctural

Attitudinal

Personal

Lack of health management services for in work support

Limited employer support

Benefits system/trap

Limited appropriate training provision

Lack of ongoing support in the workplace

Stigma

Cultural attitudes

Low expectations of healthcare and employment support staff

Recovery / employment not built into management service

Self confidence / esteem

Lack of qualifications / skills (both formal and life skills)

Anxiety over return to work and support in the workplace

The Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health has produced a range of information, briefing papers and case studies about employability and mental health, including the particular barriers individuals with mental health problems experience, the services available to help them and what helps (and works) people find and keep jobs.