The ex-mental patient as an employee: An on-the-job evaluation.
In light of studies showing negative employer attitudes toward ex-mental patients, a comparative study was made of ex-patient employees and non-disabled employees. Results showed ex-patients indistinguishable from randomly selected employees in job performance, human relations, and overall rating. These findings are discussed in terms of the general employability of the mentally restored. The work project studied is offered as a model.
D000041:Absenteeism; D001076:Aptitude; D001290:Attitude; D003376:Counseling; D004651:Employment; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009519:New York City; D010551:Personality; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012008:Recurrence