Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, WA: Employment Issues and Mental Health
DBSA Snohomish County, Washington (1hr 30min)
Description: "DBSA (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) of Snohomish County Washington provides support groups, mental health education, and wellness seminars. Our channel provides recorded sessions of our monthly Health & Wellness Education Series. These presentations are aimed at increasing our understanding of mood disorders, mental illness, treatment strategies, management, empowerment, and building our "self advocacy" skills." (March 7, 2014)
Employment Supports for People with Serious Mental Illness
Project E3 (1hr 31min)
Description: "Discover strategies to provide employment supports to people with serious mental illness (SMI). In this webcast you will: Gain knowledge of about needs of individuals with SMI. Understand how to best provide employment supports for people with SMI. Learn how to assist those with SMI in setting goals and developing long-term supports. Learn about programs and resources for people coping with SMI." (August 27, 2020)
Finding Work That Works When You Have Bipolar Disorder
International Bipolar Foundation (1hr 3min)
Description: "Carrie Lin will be discussing how she has coached individuals find work with disabilities. ... Carrie Elizabeth Lin, MA, LPCC is a psychotherapist and career counselor in San Jose, California. She worked for many years in the field of vocational rehabilitation, helping people with disabilities determine a good career match, build confidence, and find employment or other meaningful activities. Diagnosed with bipolar I in 1999, she is now passionate about helping others with mental health disabilities reach their full potential." (April 26, 2017)
Individual Placement & Support Model of Supported Employment
KTDRR and KTER (1hr 20min)
Description: "The Center on KTDRR is collaborating with the American Institutes for Research to support webcasts and a Community of Practice that examine issues and challenges around evidence-based practice and vocational rehabilitation (VR). This is the third in a series of webcasts that examine the links between VR research and practice. We will look closely at how one particular area of research, the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment, has influenced VR counselor practice and behavior." (February 11, 2015)
Mental Illness in the Workplace
Alberta Health Services (1hr)
Description: "This month, we're discussing mental illness. While there are many barriers to employment for persons with disabilities, those individuals with mental illness may face additional obstacles. Katherine Hay, Occupational Therapist with Alberta Health Services, discusses the prevalence and impact of mental illness in the workplace. She talks about how employers can implement successful accommodations for employees with mental illness." (December 8, 2014)
Serving Veterans with Mental Health Issues
Project E3 (1hr 3min)
Description: "Vocational rehabilitation can be a valuable resource to veterans with mental health issues. In this webcast you will: Learn more about veterans coping with serious mental illness. Begin to understand veterans from the perspective of a veteran. Learn about system collaborators and community partners that can assist veterans with disabilities. Understand how transferable skills can be applied to employment opportunities." (August 27, 2020)
Supported Employment Webinar
NAMI Nebraska (1hr 3min)
Description: "A recording of our May 19, 2016 webinar for people experiencing mental illness who want to go back to work." (May 20, 2016)
Transition to Work - NAMI Video
Paul Komarek - NAMI Hamilton County (57min)
Description: "Representatives from the Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health discuss opportunities for people with mental illness to return to work." (April 25, 2011)