Journal article
A transdiagnostic study of education, employment, and training outcomes in young people with mental illness
RSC Lee, DF Hermens, J Scott, B O'Dea, N Glozier, EM Scott, IB Hickie
Psychological Medicine | Published : 2017
Abstract
Background Optimizing functional recovery in young individuals with severe mental illness constitutes a major healthcare priority. The current study sought to quantify the cognitive and clinical factors underpinning academic and vocational engagement in a transdiagnostic and prospective youth mental health cohort. The primary outcome measure was 'not in education, employment or training' ('NEET') status. Method A clinical sample of psychiatric out-patients aged 15-25 years (n = 163) was assessed at two time points, on average, 24 months apart. Functional status, and clinical and neuropsychological data were collected. Bayesian structural equation modelling was used to confirm the factor stru..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Optimising Early Interventions for Young People with Emerging Mood Disorders
Funding Acknowledgements
R.S.C.L. was supported by funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Optimising Early Interventions for Young People with Emerging Mood Disorders (no. 1061043). This funding agency had no further role in study design, collection, analysis and interpretation of data, writing of the report and decision to submit the paper for publication.