Although individuals may struggle with their work interests, they can move toward building their confidence in their ability to work. 

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Recovery-Oriented Treatment 

At this stage, it may be helpful to get the support of an integrated, recovery-oriented treatment team which includes employment service providers (ex. Assertive Community Treatment).

 

Recovery-oriented service providers can communicate the critical message that people with mental health-related gaps in their work history can and do resume meaningful work lives, even when they are still dealing with symptoms.  

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Peer Observation 

Exposure to peer providers in recovery-oriented treatment or rehabilitation settings who sustain decent work roles can help individuals to challenge their negative beliefs about their own capacity to work in the future.