Mad to work here...

Article Abstract:

A UK National Health Service (NHS) trust launched a scheme in 1995 to offer employment, with all its accompanying benefits, to people with a history of mental illness. The Pathfinder Mental Health Services NHS Trust in London bases its User Employment Project on a Colorado project. It employs 13 people with diagnoses of psychiatric illness as nursing assistants in the community and in hospitals. The scheme provides practical and psychiatric support for the employee, and initially employs on a part-time basis, although two employees have moved on to full-time posts.

Officials and employees, Mentally ill persons, Cover Story, Employment, Mentally ill

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Job assets

Article Abstract:

The User Employment Project is a mental health service employment scheme, run by nurses, which involves support workers and nursing assistants who have suffered mental health problems personally. Success rate for the scheme has been assessed as 90%. Those recruited under the scheme have proven to be especially committed to their work.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Mental health, Recruiting

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Is it OK to lie about your mental health when applying for a job?

Article Abstract:

Director of nursing Hilary McCallion believes that it is better to be honest when applying for any job. Lecturer Ben Davidson feels that mental health sufferers often experience discrimination and being economical with the truth is acceptable.

Ethical aspects, Public opinion, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Honesty, Resumes (Employment), Resumes

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