Critical Elements of Using Virtual Reality Job Interviewing in IPS Supported Employment
In 2020 researchers from the University of Michigan School of Social Work interviewed IPS staff across several Illinois communities who had used Virtual Reality-Job Interviewing Training (VR-JIT) in their work with clients receiving IPS. This presentation will describe the feasibility of using VR-JIT as an additional “tool” in IPS, particularly with clients who were seeking […]
Compassion, Resilience, and Self-Care for Caregivers and Staff Supporting Older Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges
Dr. Laura Leone is a Lead Consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing since 2018 and has worked in the behavioral and integrated health field for over 25 years, providing organizational leadership and direct services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in addition to presenting, publishing, training, and consulting nationally.
The Importance of Engaged Career Development with Young Adults in Early Psychosis Programs
Dr. Shannon Blajeski, PhD, MSW, is a mental health intervention researcher who is interested in improving career and income pathways for young adults with early psychosis to prevent the often intractable poverty associated with long-term dependence on disability benefits.
Key Stakeholder Perspectives on the Use of Research About Supported Employment for a Variety of Patients with Mental Illness
This webinar discusses stakeholder responses to evidence on supported employment, emphasizing the importance of tailoring programs to individual needs which are often overlooked in current initiatives. Qualitative data were collected from three stakeholder groups — people with lived experience of mental health challenges, community health advocates, and state health policy makers. Results highlight the necessity […]
Thinking Skills for Work: Advancing Employment Success Through Cognitive Remediation
Susan R. McGurk, PhD, is a Professor and researcher at the Center. Among countless projects, she co-developed the Thinking Skills for Work (TSW) program, a comprehensive cognitive remediation intervention designed to improve competitive work outcomes, and her work has been supported by major research foundations and recognized with national awards.
Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff Through Workforce Development and Training
A webinar with Dr. Bronwyn Keefe describing an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging intended to increase senior center staff knowledge and skills. Part of the “Making Sense of SILVER Research” series in Health Aging.
Thriving in Recovery
Aging with dignity and purpose is a universal aspiration, but for older adults with serious mental illnesses (SMI), systemic barriers often stand in the way of thriving. This engaging session explores the unique intersection of aging, mental health, and recovery, shining a spotlight on the top five ways we can advance health access and inclusivity […]
“Once a Peer, Always a Peer”
This presentation with Elizabeth Siantz, PhD, qualitatively explores recently certified Peer Specialists’ experiences with navigating the job market to find post-certification employment, experiences with employment once in the workforce, and reflections on CPS training.
Can the Science of Wellbeing Enhance Aging for Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions?
There is a growing body of research into the science of wellbeing, with well-supported theories and related interventions. Nonetheless, older adults with serious mental health conditions continue to face decreased rates of wellbeing, increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, and lower life satisfaction overall. Can the good news from the world of wellbeing change those […]
Making the Interview Matter – Practical Strategies for Employment Specialists
Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D. is Professor of Occupational Therapy and Psychological and Brain Sciences, researcher at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. His research interests are on the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for persons with serious mental illnesses.