Table 1 Characteristics of participants
Variables | Total sample | Intervention (contract for self-referral) | Control (treatment as usual) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants | 25 | 11 | 14 | |
Gender | Females | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Age (mean (range)) | 41 (21-60) | 44 (31- 58) | 33 (21-60) | |
Diagnosis (some have more than one) | Psychosis (ICD-10; F 20-29) | 19 | 7 | 12 |
Bipolar disorders (ICD-10; F 30-39) | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
Substance use (ICD-10; F 10-19) | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Others (ICD-10; F 60-61) | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
No. of years since receiving diagnosis (mean (range)) | 9 (2-23) | 10 (4-19) | 8 (2-23) | |
Employment | Paid work | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Disability benefits | 14 | 7 | 7 | |
Sick leave | 3 | - | 3 | |
Studies | Studies or serious plans to study | 5 | 2 | 3 |