Disability Employment Awareness

According to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), “The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and supports [ mine].” Being able to continue working, for example, often contributes to an employee’s sense of stability and self-worth, which can aid in recovery.

https://blog.employerscouncil.org/2015/03/27/mental-health-friendly-workplaces/

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