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Disclosure of Psychiatric Disabilities in Vocational Rehabilitation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Geoff R. Waghorn  and
Stephen J. Lewis
Geoff R. Waghorn*
Affiliation:
Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research, Australia
Stephen J. Lewis
Affiliation:
West Uoreton Health Service District, Australia
*
The Park, Centre for Mental Health, Wacol, QLD4076, Australia, Email: geoff_waghom@qcsr.uq.edu.au
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Abstract

Vocational professionals aware of the stigma associated with psychiatric disability, generally exercise caution when disclosing psychiatric or disability related information to employers. However, few professionals directly address stigma or specify disclosure strategies in vocational rehabilitation plans. Integrated information tailored to vocational professionals is needed to guide this aspect of vocational rehabilitation practice. We review recent evidence with legal and ethical information relevant to vocational rehabilitation. Key elements of disclosure and stigma-countering strategies are identified which can be incorporated into the career planning, job preparation, job securing and job retaining phases of vocational rehabilitation plans.

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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , January 2002 , pp. 67 - 80
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2002

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