Al-Abdulmunem M, Bond GR, Ressler DR, Becker DR, Swanson SJ, Marbacher J. Individual placement and support programmes for young adults: Where are they and whom do they serve?
Early Interv Psychiatry 2023;
17:824-836. [PMID:
37211370 PMCID:
PMC10524614 DOI:
10.1111/eip.13440]
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Abstract
AIM
Individual Placement and Support (IPS), an evidence-based supported employment model developed for adults with serious mental illness, has been recently targeted to young adults with mental health conditions, but little is known about its adoption in this age group in the United States.
METHODS
We recruited a volunteer sample of nine IPS programmes in five states serving young adults with mental health conditions aged 16 to 24. IPS team leaders reported programme and participant characteristics and rated barriers to employment and education.
RESULTS
Most IPS programmes were located in community mental health centres, served a small number of young adults, and received most referrals from external sources. The study sample of 111 participants included 53% female, 47% under 21 years old, 60% diagnosed with a depressive disorder; 92% had an employment goal, and 40% had an education goal. IPS specialists reported that managing mental health symptoms was the most common barrier to achieving employment and education goals.
CONCLUSION
Future research should examine how IPS programmes could best provide services to young adults.
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