Making Sense of Employment Research (MSER) highlights employment research published in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Each webinar will be designed to discuss a recently published study in a clear and relevant way, even if you know little or nothing about research.

Does Race Influence Response to Cognitive Remediation and Vocational Services in People with Severe Mental Illnesses?

Research shows that Black adults with SMI have lower employment rates as compared to White adults with SMI. Black adults report more negative experiences when receiving mental health services, resulting in higher attrition rates in vocational services. There is a lack of knowledge about whether evidence-based cognitive remediation and vocational programs are successful in engaging Black adults in ways that support their employment goals.

Virtual Reality Job Interview Training

Matthew J. Smith, PhD, is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Smith is the director of the NIH-Funded Level Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab. The mission of his lab is to develop and evaluate technology-based interventions to help obtain and sustain employment for people from […]

Supporting Business Owners with Psychiatric Disabilities

Dr. Laysha Ostrow will discuss findings from a survey of self-employed individuals with mental health challenges, focusing on what supports and services these business owners were most likely to use or find helpful, as well as learnings about designing supports specific to their needs and preferences. Laysha Ostrow is the founder and CEO of Live […]

The Peer Support Workforce During COVID-19

The COVID-19 related lockdowns of 2020 impacted all of us – including Peer Support. This webinar will explore how PSS experienced these changes, including challenges and benefits. Dr. Wallis E. Adams will review major findings from two national surveys of PSS conducted in May and December 2020, and discuss how lessons from this data can […]

Long-Term Unemployment

With Joe Marrone, M.Ed Making Sense of Employment Research (MSER) highlights employment research published in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Each webinar will be designed to discuss a recently published study in a clear and relevant way, even if you know little or nothing about research. MSER webinars are also available as podcasts on Spotify, Apple […]