Employment of Individuals Diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

Employment participation often has a positive effect on the psychosocial well-being of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. When the employment models of different countries for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia are examined, it can be stated that each country has similar and different practices. Quota and sheltered employment are the most common methods which are used in the employment of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia in Turkey. However, based on the literature, it is seen that there are individual (education level, disease prognosis, drug abuse), social (discrimination, stigmatization, social exclusion) and legal obstacles (lack of specific policy arrangements) to these individuals' participation in employment. This study aims to reveal the problems experienced by individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia in this area. Besides, another aim of this study is to offer various suggestions for increasing their participation in employment and ensuring their continuity in employment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]