Objective: There are significant mental health benefits in schizophrenia associated with integration into society and the workplace. This case examines factors contributing to such reintegration.
Conclusions: A hostel team, an employment officer from an employment agency for the disabled and a community clinic collaborated to foster reintegration into the community through supported employment, improved supported accommodation and family support.
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