Can a 29-Session coaching program boost employment for people with psychiatric disabilities?
NCT ID NCT05206188
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called Mastering the World of Work (MWW) designed to help people with serious mental illness improve their job outcomes. The program focuses on building metacognitive skills — the ability to understand one's own thoughts and others' perspectives — through 29 individual coaching sessions. Participants are adults receiving supported employment services, and the trial compares those who get MWW plus usual job support to those who get usual support alone. Researchers will track employment rates and job tenure over 18 months.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a 29-session behavioral coaching program called Mastering the World of Work (MWW)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could help people with serious mental illness gain and keep jobs by improving their ability to understand themselves and navigate workplace challenges.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is intensive (29 sessions) and may not be practical in all settings.
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Conditions
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Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103, United States
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