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Caregivers’ hopes, expectations and concerns surrounding the employment and future of young people with mental health conditions

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  • Wen Lin Teh
  • Kumarasan Roystonn
  • Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar
  • Chong Min Janrius Goh
  • YunJue Zhang
  • Siow Ann Chong
  • Swapna Verma
  • Benjamin Tay
  • Mythily Subramaniam

Abstract

Objective: Informal caregivers are often placed in a better position to understand and advocate for the vocational needs of young persons with mental health conditions. However, their opinions are largely ignored in the planning of vocational outcomes. This qualitative study had two broad aims: to explore (1) the perceptions of caregivers of young adults with mental health conditions on issues of paid employment and (2) their views and expectations of employment support services. Methods: A total of 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Caregivers were 45 years old on average, the majority were women (73%) and were of Chinese ethnicity (53%). Most participants (60%) were parents of the young persons with psychotic disorders (57%), or affective and mood disorders, such as depression or anxiety disorders (43%). Results: Thematic analyses of data revealed three superordinate themes: (1) caregiving roles, (2) caregivers’ expectations and hopes, and (3) barriers to employmentof young persons with mental health conditions. Conclusions and implications for practice: Caregivers strongly believed that employment support services should prioritise and advocate for recovery while securing employment. Local mental health employment support services should incorporate the views and expectations of caregivers of young persons with mental health conditions to foster better coordination between stakeholders, and enhance support for successful employment, reintegration into the community, and ultimately recovery for these individuals.

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  • Wen Lin Teh & Kumarasan Roystonn & Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar & Chong Min Janrius Goh & YunJue Zhang & Siow Ann Chong & Swapna Verma & Benjamin Tay & Mythily Subramaniam, 2021. "Caregivers’ hopes, expectations and concerns surrounding the employment and future of young people with mental health conditions," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 67(5), pages 432-440, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:67:y:2021:i:5:p:432-440
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764020960763
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