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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
OVERCOMING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Stigma begins by labeling someone.Stigma by definition is a mark of disgrace and shame.Stigma has 4 components:
-Labeling someone with a condition
-stereotyping people with that condition
-Creating a superior us group and a devalued them group resulting in loss of status in the community
-Discriminating against someone on the basis of their labor
A diagnosis is a label a label can offer reassurance that your condition has a medical cause and can steer you towards treatment labels arent all negative and dont all result in a stigma many illnesses today are gaining acceptance and empathy,like breast cancer today people talk about it and hold benefits for survivors advocates wear wrist bands and ribbons.People with breast cancer would never be ridiculed by people with mental illness still face ridicule.
Why does stigma of mental illness continue?
mental illness suggests its not a medical or physical illnessTo some mental refers to a problem caused by your own choices and actions.People may blame you and think its all in your head.People may think people with mental illness are weak or lazy they should just get over it.
In reality mental illness has very complex causes a mix of genetics,biology and life experiences,most of them are beyond your control.
Some mental health conditions have more stigma attached then others like schizophrenia has more stigma compared to depression.
Harmful effects of stigma
-pretending nothing is wrong
-refusing treatment
-rejection by family and friends
-difficulty finding housing or a job
Coping with stigma
-get treatment
-surround yourself with supportive people
-dont equate yourself with your illness
-share your own experience
-monitor the media
join a advocacy group
-Labeling someone with a condition
-stereotyping people with that condition
-Creating a superior us group and a devalued them group resulting in loss of status in the community
-Discriminating against someone on the basis of their labor
A diagnosis is a label a label can offer reassurance that your condition has a medical cause and can steer you towards treatment labels arent all negative and dont all result in a stigma many illnesses today are gaining acceptance and empathy,like breast cancer today people talk about it and hold benefits for survivors advocates wear wrist bands and ribbons.People with breast cancer would never be ridiculed by people with mental illness still face ridicule.
Why does stigma of mental illness continue?
mental illness suggests its not a medical or physical illnessTo some mental refers to a problem caused by your own choices and actions.People may blame you and think its all in your head.People may think people with mental illness are weak or lazy they should just get over it.
In reality mental illness has very complex causes a mix of genetics,biology and life experiences,most of them are beyond your control.
Some mental health conditions have more stigma attached then others like schizophrenia has more stigma compared to depression.
Harmful effects of stigma
-pretending nothing is wrong
-refusing treatment
-rejection by family and friends
-difficulty finding housing or a job
Coping with stigma
-get treatment
-surround yourself with supportive people
-dont equate yourself with your illness
-share your own experience
-monitor the media
join a advocacy group
Monday, September 1, 2008
GRADING THE STATES
In 2006 nami (national alliance on mental illness)GRADING THE STATES:A REPORT ON AMERICAS MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES provided the first assessment in 15 years of publicly funded mental health services.The national average was a D.
New york was 1 of only 2 states that declined to respond to the survey.New york received the grade u for unresponsive.
In new york city and other urban centers the need for services far exceeds the supply.Contributing to criminal activity and homelessness.There are more people in rikers island than any psyciatric hospital in the country.
Ny spends 103.32 on each person for mental health spending.Ranking among the highest in the country.
Advocates agree ny has two many state hospitals 26.Decades of downsizing has created an anamaly there are two many hospitals and two few beds.There are only 4000 beds
Ny is one of a minority of states that still does not require mental health parity insurance.Timothys law a parity bill nearly passed in 2005 but stalled in the state senate.
On the positive side omh has developed a joint agreement with new york city to develop supportive housing.The plan will increase housing for 5,500 people with mental illness.These will be added to 31,000 already available.
Suicide numbers have been high in recent years so omh is investing in awareness,education and prevention.
per capita mental health spending 192.07 3rd in nation
per capita income 34,725 6th in nation
total mental health spending in millions 3,681 2nd in nation
suicide rank 49
If you want to participate in this years survey http://www.nami.org/mentalhealthservices includes version in spanish
New york was 1 of only 2 states that declined to respond to the survey.New york received the grade u for unresponsive.
In new york city and other urban centers the need for services far exceeds the supply.Contributing to criminal activity and homelessness.There are more people in rikers island than any psyciatric hospital in the country.
Ny spends 103.32 on each person for mental health spending.Ranking among the highest in the country.
Advocates agree ny has two many state hospitals 26.Decades of downsizing has created an anamaly there are two many hospitals and two few beds.There are only 4000 beds
Ny is one of a minority of states that still does not require mental health parity insurance.Timothys law a parity bill nearly passed in 2005 but stalled in the state senate.
On the positive side omh has developed a joint agreement with new york city to develop supportive housing.The plan will increase housing for 5,500 people with mental illness.These will be added to 31,000 already available.
Suicide numbers have been high in recent years so omh is investing in awareness,education and prevention.
per capita mental health spending 192.07 3rd in nation
per capita income 34,725 6th in nation
total mental health spending in millions 3,681 2nd in nation
suicide rank 49
If you want to participate in this years survey http://www.nami.org/mentalhealthservices includes version in spanish
Sunday, August 31, 2008
HOW TO EXPLAIN EMPLOYMENT GAPS
Whats the best way to explain an employment gap?It depends on the situation and what you did when you werent employed.
When listing dates on your resume you dont need to list the month/year if you were in the position for over a year or if your position spans multiple years.For example you could say 2000-2004(rather than june 2000-july2004)this gives you some room to cover the gaps.
Start your resume with a summary statement and career highlights section so you are highlighting your skills and accomplishments rather when you did what.
Did you volunteer or freelance when you werent employed.These experiences count as work and can be used on your resume.List them as you would other jobs.
Whats most important is to tell the truth.If you lie it will probably come back to haunt you.Employers verify work historyHonesty is the best policy good luck!!!
When listing dates on your resume you dont need to list the month/year if you were in the position for over a year or if your position spans multiple years.For example you could say 2000-2004(rather than june 2000-july2004)this gives you some room to cover the gaps.
Start your resume with a summary statement and career highlights section so you are highlighting your skills and accomplishments rather when you did what.
Did you volunteer or freelance when you werent employed.These experiences count as work and can be used on your resume.List them as you would other jobs.
Whats most important is to tell the truth.If you lie it will probably come back to haunt you.Employers verify work historyHonesty is the best policy good luck!!!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
FILLING OUT A JOB APPLICATION
Filling out an application is very important make sure your application is:
1)neat
2)legible
3)has your job descriptions
4)complete
5)shows contiuity in work history they will ask about gaps
Try not to use red flag words like: fired,quit,personal conflict,dissatisfied,arrested,fight with supervisior,didnt like the work,personal problems,no transportation
Use words like:mutual agreement,relocation,resigned,temp employment,seeking advancement,needed career change/growth
good luck
1)neat
2)legible
3)has your job descriptions
4)complete
5)shows contiuity in work history they will ask about gaps
Try not to use red flag words like: fired,quit,personal conflict,dissatisfied,arrested,fight with supervisior,didnt like the work,personal problems,no transportation
Use words like:mutual agreement,relocation,resigned,temp employment,seeking advancement,needed career change/growth
good luck
Friday, August 29, 2008
your rights as an employee with a disability
The americans with disabilities act requires employers to treat workers with disabilities equal in every part of employment.People with disabilities cannot be discriminated against because of their disability.
2)Employers cannot ask any question on the application that would give them information about your disability.example they couldnt ask would you need accommodations to do this job.
3)You can tell them if you want about your disability but they cant ask
4)Once you are offered the job you can ask about special accommodations you need on your job.Your employer can ask you for a letter from your dr confirming you need accommodations.
5)You have the right to all benefits the other employees receive.You cannot be denied health insurance
for more information call the disability resource group at 770-451-2340 or visit the website at http://www.gaada.info/
When you tell others about your disability you should anticipate misunderstanding and not be thrown off by them.Have information ready to correct the misconception.Try not to get defensive but be sympathetic about others point of view.
For more information on the americans with disabilities act of 1990 write to the
equal employment opportunity commission
1801 L street
nw,washington dc 20507
phone 202-663-4900
2)Employers cannot ask any question on the application that would give them information about your disability.example they couldnt ask would you need accommodations to do this job.
3)You can tell them if you want about your disability but they cant ask
4)Once you are offered the job you can ask about special accommodations you need on your job.Your employer can ask you for a letter from your dr confirming you need accommodations.
5)You have the right to all benefits the other employees receive.You cannot be denied health insurance
for more information call the disability resource group at 770-451-2340 or visit the website at http://www.gaada.info/
When you tell others about your disability you should anticipate misunderstanding and not be thrown off by them.Have information ready to correct the misconception.Try not to get defensive but be sympathetic about others point of view.
For more information on the americans with disabilities act of 1990 write to the
equal employment opportunity commission
1801 L street
nw,washington dc 20507
phone 202-663-4900
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
supported employment services
Supported employment service is one part of capabilities inc.Capabilities inc is a non profit corporation that assists people with employment barriers to obtain their optimal vocational goals.Supported employment services is located at 1149 sullivan st in elmira ny.Vesid (vocational and educational services for individuals with disabilities)or cbvh(commision for the blind or visually handicap)has to refer people to supported employment services.Supported employment services is funded by state and county grants this means there is no cost to the consumer.The services are broken down into two phases:intensive and extended
Intensive services supplies a employment specialist.The goal is to find employment built around your needs and interests.creating resumes,assisting in completing applications,preparing for interviews,and developing basic job skills.Individuals can be in the intensive phase for up to 18 months then vesid will review the case and extend services as appropriate.Once you develop stability on the job the extended phase starts
Extended services assists you with maintaining employment and advancing in your career.
Intensive services supplies a employment specialist.The goal is to find employment built around your needs and interests.creating resumes,assisting in completing applications,preparing for interviews,and developing basic job skills.Individuals can be in the intensive phase for up to 18 months then vesid will review the case and extend services as appropriate.Once you develop stability on the job the extended phase starts
Extended services assists you with maintaining employment and advancing in your career.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
starting over with vesid
When you are part of supported employment (capabilities) and you are fired or quit a job you and your job coach have 12 weeks to find another job or they close your case.When your case is closed you start the whole process over again.You have to go to vesid and fill out paper work and get an intake interview.Vesid has 90 days to decide to open your case or not.If you are open then you have another intake appointment and decide if you want to work or get training or school.If you choose work you go to capabilities and do another intake with a lot of paper work and develop your work plan jobs youd like and not like and your working goals.Then you go to meet your employment specialist and go over your work plan and goals and you get started on finding a job. I was fired feb 8 and had my first appointment with my job coach aug 10 the process takes about 6 months but it is worth it. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov this is a link to vesid
Saturday, July 19, 2008
supported employment
Supported employment is a wonderful program.It is part of capabilities.The program gives support to disabled people who want to work.They supply many services they give pre work classes on many topics to empower you to be successful in the work place.They make you resumes and post them on line they help you with the applications with interview skills they do mock interviews.They will be with you on the job until your comfortable.They play as active a role in your job as you want.They help set life goals besides employment and always call you back when you call.They will even meet with you after their hours if your on the night shift.I love the program the people are nice and friendly and act as friends.They arent condesending to they give individual attention even tho they have big case loads.I would recommend the program to anyone.
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