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The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research

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01-07-2006 | Regular Article

Employment and Mental Health Service Utilization in Washington State

Authors: Gordon Hannah, PhD, Judy Hall, PhD

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

This study examined employment among individuals utilizing publicly funded mental health services in Washington State during a 2-year period through the analysis of archival administrative data. The mean income found in this study was higher than that reported in the supported employment literature. This difference likely reflects the inclusion of individuals with less severe mental illness and ongoing employment who are typically excluded from studies of supported employment. Individuals in this study were employed in all industrial sectors in a distribution similar to the general population, although somewhat over-represented in service industries. Employment rates varied from 15% to 21% over a 3-year period and did not appear to increase after treatment. Employment rates tended to decline after the receipt of public support. Among individuals who lost employment, service utilization was found to increase prior to the loss of employment. Policy implications are discussed.

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Title: Employment and Mental Health Service Utilization in Washington State
Authors: Gordon Hannah, PhD
Judy Hall, PhD
Publication date: 01-07-2006
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-006-9026-2

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