Research shows that people with a mental illness have functional limitations that may prevent them from working.
There are four common limitations which I listed below with some solutions:
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Maintaining work stamina/pace
- working 3 hours without breaks
- standing for long periods
- taking scheduled breaks
- completing tasks in allotted times
- managing time
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Learning the job
- remembering the routine
- following instructions
- learning new tasks
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Managing symptoms/Tolerating stress
- relaxing, recognizing stressors
- managing negative feelings
- managing internal distractions
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Interacting with others
- interviewing for the job
- describing strengths and weaknesses
- clarifying instructions
- asking for help
- starting conversations with coworkers
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