How Employment Affects Individuals with Mental Illness in America Mental illness has become more apparent in many american’s lives and affects individuals in so many aspects of their life. Finding employment can be a stressful time in life for any individual but when it comes down to individuals with mental illness, some find this a very challenging time. The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) shares on their website that approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness in a given year (NAMI). This is a large percentage and it is still expected that many of these individuals are responsible for finding work and providing for themselves financially. NAMI also shares that 26% of homeless adults do
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A study was conducted in Portuguese that examined both perceptions and stereotypes about mental illness in the workplace. This study aimed to learn the different stereotypes that were being created by employers in Portuguese. The researchers used a translation of Attitude Scale for Mental Illness to evaluate individuals of 50 employers from mall textile enterprises. The study found that none of the companies hired any individuals with mental illness and do not know what policies are in place to include those with mental illness in the workforce. The study also discovered that “employers prefer to give a job to people with physical disabilities than to people with mental illness” (Marques, Lopes, Queiros). This is discovered and was common among all employers studied. Researchers also came to the conclusion that “Employers must be informed about governmental policies using work as a form of social inclusion from mentally ill people” (Marques, Lopes, Queiros). This study uncovered important information that must be examined and made clear to
A study was conducted in Portuguese that examined both perceptions and stereotypes about mental illness in the workplace. This study aimed to learn the different stereotypes that were being created by employers in Portuguese. The researchers used a translation of Attitude Scale for Mental Illness to evaluate individuals of 50 employers from mall textile enterprises. The study found that none of the companies hired any individuals with mental illness and do not know what policies are in place to include those with mental illness in the workforce. The study also discovered that “employers prefer to give a job to people with physical disabilities than to people with mental illness” (Marques, Lopes, Queiros). This is discovered and was common among all employers studied. Researchers also came to the conclusion that “Employers must be informed about governmental policies using work as a form of social inclusion from mentally ill people” (Marques, Lopes, Queiros). This study uncovered important information that must be examined and made clear to