MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT WORK FOR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER 30 Second Training for Family Members

Myths & Facts About Work for Persons with Mental Health Conditions Work causes relapse Working causes the worker to end up with less money Most people with mental health conditions don’t want to work. FACTS Work helps recovery Work results in increased income Most people with mental health conditions do want to work. continue

Select the One Truth Work usually causes relapse. Working usually results in the person having total of less money. Work often improves recovery. People with more serious mental illness are unlikely to be able to work. continue

Y You detected the correct response. Work does help with recovery. Click arrow to continue:

You chose a myth instead of a fact. SO………………………. Click to back:

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Acknowledgement This training is made possible by a grant from the National Institute on Disability & Independent Living Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) within the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Grant # 90DP0096. The contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.   These slides are the property of the Trustees of Boston University. For information contact 617-353-3549.