'Having a mental illness does not mean that people cannot be gainfully employed,' says researcher

Dr. Kathleen Dobson, associate scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, presents a compelling case for rethinking how Canadian workplaces understand the employment experiences of people living with mental health conditions. Speaking at the IWH Speaker Series, Dobson unveils findings from a landmark study that tracks the long-term employment trajectories of Canadians with common mental disorders, severe mental disorders, and substance use disorders.

Employment is not one-size-fits-all

“Having a mental illness does not mean that people cannot be gainfully employed,” Dobson asserts. “We saw many—and most—of our participants with a

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