International Employment Schemes for People with Mental Health Problems

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The article presents four main categories of employment schemes – sheltered work, vocational training, transitional employment (or work experience) and supported employment – and their effectiveness. These broad categories have been adapted to different cultures and economic circumstances across the world. There are advantages and disadvantages to all forms, but the burgeoning research literature of the past 20 years does show that when it comes to finding people paid work in the open labour market, supported employment is markedly more successful than other methods.