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. 2012:2012:739616.
doi: 10.1155/2012/739616. Epub 2012 Jun 21.

Examining the factors associated with paid employment of clients enrolled in first episode of psychosis programs

Carolyn S Dewa  1 , Lucy Trojanowski, Chiachen Cheng, Desmond Loong
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Examining the factors associated with paid employment of clients enrolled in first episode of psychosis programs

Carolyn S Dewa et al. Schizophr Res Treatment. 2012.

Abstract

Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating mental disorders. For a significant portion of individuals who suffer from this disorder, onset occurs in young adulthood, arresting important social and educational development that is necessary for future successful labor force participation. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the literature about clients enrolled in first episode psychosis programs and psychosocial outcomes by examining the factors associated with paid employment among young adults who have experienced their first psychotic episodes. In this paper, we consider the association of socioeconomic factors to employment. Our results suggest that in addition to treatment, socioeconomic factors such as receipt of public disability benefits and educational attainment are associated with employment status. These results can help to inform future directions for the enhancement of psychosocial programs in FEP models to promote paid employment.

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