Integration that works: bringing employment support into healthcare
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How can we be more effective in supporting people with mental health issues to return to or stay in work? Recently, a number of general practices in New Zealand partnered with Workwise to deliver integrated employment support services to people experiencing common mental health issues.
Te Pou’s formative evaluation of the programme found these types of integrated services are not only feasible but have considerable benefits for patients and GPs.
See related article Supporting people with mental health conditions to return to work
Citations
Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui. (2013). Supporting people with mental health conditions to return to work. Link to findings overview.
Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui. (2013). A demonstration of integrated employment support in primary care. Link to formative evaluation report.
