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Learn about employment of Certified Peer Specialists in mental health professional shortage areas. tinyurl.com/6j64sd7y

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM and this year marks the 50th anniversary for the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This year's theme of 'Advancing Access and Equity' echo's our mission & ongoing work. To learn more go to bit.ly/NDEAMtheme

@TalkMHResearch This is very helpful, thank you!

@IPSinAction (Part 1 of 2) Projections from the Bureau of Labor Stats (US DOL) suggest that older workers will grow as a part of the labor force more than any other age group! Good material on workforce trends, jobs for older ppl seeking work & other useful info. tinyurl.com/2s4d3n6u

What is the future of employment research for ppl with psych disabilities? We need to innovative around new services, directly informed by the needs of people with psych disabilities, involve peers at all levels, and conduct randomized trials to demonstrate effectiveness.

Also when thinking about next steps @TalkMHResearch, we’re intrigued by the disability concept of “crip time," offering diverse ways to think about time usage. The lived experience of disability could/should have a profound impact on business culture. tinyurl.com/yw5naajb

@TalkMHResearch @pjsteig That would be great. I'd love to hear more about this!

@pjsteig I think that this is an excellent idea for research. We will be examining SDoH for a newly funded project in aging and MH--perhaps we can take a closer look in those planned analyses for SDoE!

@TalkMHResearch I’ve really enjoyed reading your thoughts about social determinants of employment for people with disabilities! Are you planning on doing future research in this area? @TalkMHResearch

@TalkMHResearch @UICHealthRRTC Yes, for sure this is a major issue! Hopefully, the federal income-driven student debt repayment plan will relieve some/part of this burden for young people. studentaid.gov/manage-loans/r…

@IPSinAction @UICHealthRRTC Very true! Anecdotally, we have heard from young adults that have attempted post secondary ed, that their student debt may be worse because they have to take school multiple times to deal with their MH condition, accruing more debt but with no credentials.

We agree with the important point about adapting IPS supported employment to include educational supports for young adults, along with the need for more research on this model. Our @UICHealthRRTC also provides a policy infographic on integrating IPS & SEd: tinyurl.com/y4dtsc7e

@TalkMHResearch @UICHealthRRTC Absolutely! And, as a society, we need to address another social determinant in this area, which is the crushing student debt that too many young people are facing. It's a major barrier to independence and quality of life, and it can certainly worsen mental and physical health.

@IPSinAction @UICHealthRRTC (Part 1 of 2) The link between educational attainment & work is dramatic! See these statistics from the US Department of Labor: tinyurl.com/2pt8swnk. We need to help young people complete their education & training because it pays off and because work can be meaningful!

@TalkMHResearch Thanks for sharing this resource from Healthy People 2030! We agree that healthy choices alone won't eliminate disparities. We need to assess & take action on embedded barriers to success, including racism, discrimination, lack of access to opportunities, and many others.

@IPSinAction (Part 2 of 2) We need to be mindful of how social determinants negatively affect the ppl we serve & work to overcome them. A good overview of the SDoH, that overlap markedly with determinants of workforce participation, see the Healthy People 2030 tinyurl.com/mt63x6e3

Thanks @TalkMHResearch for a great disability employment research Chat! Sally, I'm wondering if you could reflect on the social determinants of employment (like the SDOH)? It's not uncommon to find that one's mental health is not the biggest barrier to getting & keeping work.

Loved our collaboration @ShannonBlajeski @AddieWeaverPhD @DrLisaRazzano @IPSinAction's Gene Oulvey @BUCPR's Kim Mueser & Susan McGurk @UofUMedicine's JD Smith to study initial implementation outcomes 4 #virtualInterviewing @ThresholdsChi @APA_Publishing doi.org/10.1176/appi.p…

Stigma, prejudice and discrimination in the workplace are real and difficult barriers for people with psych disabilities. Have you seen evidence of stigmatizing words, actions, behaviors in your workplace?

@TalkMHResearch This is fabulous! We’ve used photovoice in our research, too, and it is powerful. Not only the images themselves, but how people describe them, offer much insight into people’s lived experiences.

How can stories help people with psych disabilities achieve their work goals? The Center has used photovoice and narratives to help people feel empowered about work: cpr.bu.edu/wp-content/upl…

I like WHO's concept of Decent Work, encompassing opportunities for productive work at a fair income, security in the workplace, better prospects for personal development & social integration, freedom for workers to organize, & equity at work among other things.

@PolicyDad @TalkMHResearch Great question and replies!

In reading all the questions and replies, I’m starting to think more broadly about employment research across the life cycle. QUESTION: Do you think the results of your studies apply to people in MH recovery who are older and how? @TalkMHResearch

@TalkMHResearch Thanks for sharing this awesome repository! Visit our IL IPS website for additional resources that promote employment for people with psychiatric disabilities! illinoisips.org

How can we help people with psych disabilities achieve their goals and dreams about work? the CPR has a repository of resources devoted to this topic cpr.bu.edu/resources-and-…

@kelsi_martha @TalkMHResearch Great question & responses! Our @UICHealthRRTC offers a free online toolkit on the various ways peer support specialists are involved in delivering employment services: tinyurl.com/3y459muv

@TalkMHResearch What roles are there for peer support specialists in delivering employment services?

Glad to be back for Week 2 of our September slo-mo Chat! This week, we’ll be talking about innovations in disability employment research & also how to support young people with lived experience as they develop pathways to school & work. Join us & share your questions/ideas!