Abstract
Education is recognized in many sectors of society as essential for empowerment and better lives, and postsecondary education is increasingly a prerequisite for many occupations. Given its onset in late adolescence and early adulthood, mental illness frequently disrupts secondary or tertiary education, and resulting lower educational attainment contributes to reduced lifetime employment and earning potential. Yet, supporting people with mental illnesses to pursue postsecondary education offers pathways to vocational qualifications and more diverse opportunities for employment and career advancement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-119 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Asia-Pacific Psychiatry |
Volume | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |