Factors affecting the ability of persons with mental illness to return to work and community activities : a focus on company employees

Autor: Mika, NISHIDA
Přispěvatelé: 九州保健福祉大学通信教育部臨床福祉学科, Department of Clinical Welfare Service, Correspondence Course, Kyusyu University of Health and Welfare
Jazyk: japonština
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: 九州保健福祉大学研究紀要 = Journal of Kyushu University of Health and Welfare. 10:55-65
Popis: The current trend in the mental health care system in Japan is to enable patients to live in the community. This research interview study included 11 employees at Company A who were diagnosed with a mental illness and examined the factors affecting their ability to return to work and community activities. Data in 4 categories were analyzed: challenges of community life (ability to cope with difficulties), independence in daily activities, new discovery of self (loss of a special existence), and living with prejudice and obstacles. Learning to overcome the challenges faced in society (ordinary difficulties) and encountering a variety of people helped to foster independent living skills. Patients also regained confidence in themselves and others and spoke of a promising future. A system focusing on a "return to independence" is essential to help mentally ill persons reintegrate into the community. Therefore, this issue must be addressed in the future.
Databáze: OpenAIRE