FSST at Work
Like many young adults, are you having a hard time doing or keeping up with your job due to difficulties…
- staying organized
- remembering things
- managing your time
- paying attention
- following directions
- or getting to work on time?
The main purpose of FSST (Focused Skills and Strategy) At Work is to develop and test a course for employed young adults, ages 18 to 30 years old, with mental health conditions. This course aims to help young adults keep their jobs and improve work outcomes by teaching and developing skills around attention, working memory, planning/time management, and problem solving.
This study is part of the 2019-2024 Learning & Working RRTC.
Interested in Participating?
You may develop skills and strategies: Receive one-on-one support through the online Focused Skill & Strategy Training (FSST) for Work course that is being tested in this research study. We cannot promise any benefits if you take part in this research, but participants may benefit from this model of employment coaching, resulting in improved executive functioning skills and job retention.
Young adults between the ages of 18-30 living with a mental health condition who are employed for at least 20 hours a week.
You will be compensated for completing online research surveys.
Find out more by contacting the study team at: Tracy.Neville@umassmed.edu 508-864-5329.
Meet the Team:
Maya Ingram
Research Project Director
Tracy Neville
Research Coordinator
Vanessa Mitchell-Wagner
FSST at Work Course Provider
