Where are people with mental health problems currently employed?
In government-funded roles for employees with mental health problems.
Primarily in roles working for family or friends.
Across the full spectrum of workplaces and roles.
Only in roles where there is no job stress.
Incorrect answer.
People with mental health problems are already successfully working across the full spectrum of workplaces and roles, according to Jensen, J., et al., Disability and work participation in New Zealand: Outcomes relating to paid employment and benefit receipt. 2005, Centre for Social Research and Evaluation: New Zealand.
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People with mental health problems are already successfully working across the full spectrum of workplaces and roles.
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Which statement is true?
Employees with mental health problems ...
place others at risk of violence in tense situations.
can be productive members of workplace teams, at little or no additional support or cost.
can't manage stress and are often absent from work.
usually have low IQs or poor family backgrounds.
Incorrect answer.
If any accommodations are needed for employees with mental health problems (most commonly modified hours) these are generally no greater than for other employees and are mainly reflective of good employment practice.
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If any accommodations are needed for employees with mental health problems (most commonly modified hours) these are generally no greater than for other employees and are mainly reflective of good employment practice.
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What is the greatest barrier for people with mental health problems during a job interview?
Not being allowed the opportunity to prove their effectiveness.
Finding a support person to accompany them to the interview.
The cost of getting a police check to prove non-violence.
The extra forms that need to be filled out for applicants with mental health problems.
Incorrect answer.
The greatest barrier in a job interview for people with a mental health problem is not being allowed to prove their effectiveness because of stereotyping or misconceptions about mental illness.
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The greatest barrier in a job interview for people with a mental health problem is not being allowed to prove their effectiveness because of stereotyping or misconceptions about mental illness.
4:
Which statement is false?
Mental health problems are treatable and often temporary.
People with mental health problems can only work when they are on medication.
People with mental health problems frequently work throughout their experience.
Everyone’s employment potential depends on their particular skills, experience, and motivations.
Incorrect answer.
There are many different treatments and supports available for mental health problems, including medical treatments, psychological treatments, complementary treatments, lifestyle changes and support from family and friends. What works is different for each individual with no one size fits all approach. The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine has a position statement that highlights the mental and physical health benefits of good work - being at work in itself can benefit mental health.
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There are many different treatments and supports available for mental health problems, including medical treatments, psychological treatments, complementary treatments, lifestyle changes and support from family and friends. What works is different for each individual with no one size fits all approach. The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine has a position statement that highlights the mental and physical health benefits of good work - being at work in itself can benefit mental health.
5:
Sick leave is most often taken by:
Employees with mental health problems.
Employees who have to work with other employees with mental health problems.
Employees suffering illness or stress whether or not they have mental health problems.
Employees with no mental health problems.
Incorrect answer.
Research shows no differences in productivity between employees with or without mental health problems.
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Research shows no differences in productivity between employees with or without mental health problems.