Improving Labor Outcomes among People with Mild or Moderate Mental Illness through Law and Policy Reform

Benjamin A. Barsky, Richard G. Frank, Sherry A. Glied

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Abstract

Mild and moderate mental illnesses can hinder labor force participation, lead to work interruptions, and hamper earning potential. Targeted interventions have proven effective at addressing these problems. But their potential depends on labor protections that enable people to take advantage of these interventions while keeping jobs and income.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)355-362
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Volume51
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2023

Keywords

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Labor
  • Mental Illness
  • Paid Medical Leave
  • Workplace Interventions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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