United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2008-06-23 monographic deposited born digital 88 p. GA 1.13:GAO-08-678 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678 P0b002ee180390238 f:d08678 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-24 GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678 GAO-08-678 Aid for the disabled Community-based mental health services Disability benefits Disadvantaged persons Employment assistance programs Employment of the disabled Federal aid programs Federal aid to states Federal/state relations Housing programs Mental health Mental health care services Mental illnesses Persons with disabilities Policy evaluation Program evaluation Surveys Youth Youth employment programs Program coordination Social programs DOL Job Corps Program Formula Grants Program HHS John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Other Written Product A82485

The transition to adulthood can be difficult for young adults who suffer from a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. When these individuals are unsuccessful, the result can be economic hardship, social isolation, and in some cases suicide, all of which can pose substantial costs to society. Due to concerns about young adults with serious mental illness transitioning into adulthood, GAO was asked to provide information on (1) the number of these young adults and their demographic characteristics, (2) the challenges they face, (3) how selected states assist them, and (4) how the federal government supports states in serving these young adults and coordinates programs that can assist them. To do this work, GAO analyzed data based on national surveys, including the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), and administrative data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). GAO also reviewed published research; interviewed federal, state, and local officials, as well as mental health providers, experts, and advocacy groups; and conducted site visits in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Mississippi --four states that focus on this population. GAO did not make any recommendations. HHS made comments intended to clarify the report and we made changes as appropriate. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678.pdf GAO-08-678 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-678 Other Written Product GAO-08-678; Young Adults With Serious Mental Illness: Some States and Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Address Their Transition Challenges; Aid for the disabled Community-based mental health services Disability benefits Disadvantaged persons Employment assistance programs Employment of the disabled Federal aid programs Federal aid to states Federal/state relations Housing programs Mental health Mental health care services Mental illnesses Persons with disabilities Policy evaluation Program evaluation Surveys Youth Youth employment programs Program coordination Social programs DOL Job Corps Program Formula Grants Program HHS John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Title 42 Section 1437f 42 U.S.C. 1437f Public Law 102-321