Target groups

People with mental disabilities

In Germany, the number of people with mental disabilities has been growing for years. Nowadays, one in five gainfully employed persons is diagnosed with a mental disability, as statistics show. Over the last four years, the times of absence from work that were caused by mental illness have increased by 33 percent. More and more people suffer from various psychological disorders such as depressions, burnout, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, addictions and many other disease patterns.

The high pressure of modern work life, for instance deadline pressure, the constant need to be available, the flow of incoming e-mails and text messages often causes a chronic exhaustion and results in burnout and mental illness. As a result of that, companies often experience a lack of motivation as well as enthusiasm and a lower performance capability with their employees which often leads to long periods of sick-leave or even the loss of their jobs. Therefore, it is necessary to start with medical rehabilitation and vocational retraining as soon as possible.

Vocational retraining for people with mental disabilities

People with mental disabilities require an individual training that is closely accompanied by the special assistance offers of the Vocational Retraining Centre Berufsförderungswerk Frankfurt am Main. Experienced psychiatrists and psychologists support our participants right from the start. Special courses like stress management, relaxation and conflict resolution trainings provide a valuable balance to the educational routines. Each participant will get the psychological and medical assistance she or he needs.

Every training and qualification measure puts great demands on the psychological stability and the performance capabilities of people with mental disabilities. This includes a sufficient autonomy, the ability to cope with stress and a high motivation as well as corresponding intellectual and professional practical skills.

People with severe depressions, drug addiction or suicidal tendencies have to complete a therapeutical intervention first. For people with mental disabilities the ability to cope with stress can be clarified beforehand in a prolonged, six-week assessment.

Offer:

• Qualification in training company
• In-company training and integration for people with mental disabilities

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