%0 Journal Article
%T A Vocational Recovery Model for Young People With Mental Illness: A Pretest¨CPosttest
%A C. H. Leung
%A Daniel K. W. Young
%A Daphne Cheng
%A Petrus Y. N. Ng
%J Research on Social Work Practice
%@ 1552-7581
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1049731518757031
%X This research project aims to evaluate the potential effectiveness of a vocational recovery model promoting both vocational and personal recovery for young people with mental illness. In this study, a one group pre¨Cposttest design was conducted, involving 37 young people with mental illness who received a vocational recovery program that consisted of a psychoeducation group on recovery, social skills and job-related skills training, 3-month job internship, and individual follow-up services. Standardized assessment tools were used for outcomes assessment at baseline, 3 months after treatment began, and 6 months after treatment began. Results indicated that the participants showed improved competitive employment rates, personal recovery, and social support at follow-up assessments. The present study supports the feasibility and effectiveness of a vocational recovery model for young people with mental illness, suggesting the importance of integrating recovery framework and strategies into community-based vocational service
%K personal recovery
%K vocational recovery
%K vocational training
%K young people with mental illness
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1049731518757031