Work-focused social skills training for veterans with mental illness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help veterans with serious mental illness improve social skills for work and find jobs near the VA. It aims to see if the program is acceptable and feasible for participants.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran receiving services from a mental health team at the Minneapolis VA.
- You are motivated to find a job within 30 miles of the VA.
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, recurrent major depression, or PTSD.
- You can commit to the program for 7 to 9 months.
- You do not have a severe brain injury or other condition that would make it hard to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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