1. Employees with mental health conditions: Strategies for success at work
30 second training for employers

2. The development of this training was supported by:
The National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Administration for Community Living – ACL &
The Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), United States Department of Health and Human Services
The 30 second training program was developed under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disabilities. (Grant #90RT5029) at Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
The contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. 30 second training, Moving Along to Employment © Trustees of Boston University, 2018

3. Strategies for success at work
Remove distractions; have clear job duties
Provide extra guidance on social interactions
Provide feedback on improvements sandwiched between complements

4. Which of these is Not a strategy for success? Click the red button
Use complement “sandwiches”
Discuss employee’s diagnosis
Provide guidance on interpersonal issues
Have clear job duties

5. CORRECT ANSWER. This is not a good choice for employers
CORRECT ANSWER!! This is not a good choice for employers. Discussing diagnosis in generally not a good strategy.
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6. INCORRECT: Go back and select the practice that is NOT recommended.
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7. Want to know more? This was adapted from the Boston University website: “Disability research - right to know”
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