New career program aims to boost job success for veterans with psychiatric disorders
NCT ID NCT04698967
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways for veterans with psychiatric disorders who were struggling to find or keep jobs. The program involved up to 12 weekly sessions focused on career goals, job searching, and building confidence. Researchers wanted to see if the program was acceptable and helpful, and to gather information for a future larger study.
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Purposeful Pathways (behavioral career counseling intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help veterans with psychiatric disorders find more satisfying jobs and stay employed longer.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 67 participants. The results may not apply to all veterans, and the intervention may not work in larger, more diverse groups.
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