Résumés
Résumé
Devant l’augmentation du nombre de personnes réclamant une protection sociale pour incapacité au travail, plusieurs juridictions resserrent leurs critères d’éligibilité aux programmes. Les personnes souffrant de problèmes de santé mentale sont particulièrement touchées par ces réformes. Cet article documente l’expérience spécifique de personnes souffrant de problèmes de santé mentale engagées dans une demande d’accès au programme québécois de solidarité sociale. Leurs expériences mettent en lumière les enjeux liés au processus médico-administratif d’accès au programme. La discussion ouvre sur des pistes de réflexion pour diminuer les impacts négatifs du processus sur les personnes concernées.
Mots-clés :
- aide sociale,
- contraintes à l’emploi,
- santé mentale,
- évaluation médicale,
- vécu du processus d’accès
Abstract
Faced with increasing demand for social protection in the case of work disability, many jurisdictions are now restricting eligibility criteria for these programs. People suffering from mental health problems are particularly vulnerable to these reforms. This article documents the specific experience of people suffering from mental health problems requesting access to the Quebec Social Solidarity Program. Their experiences shed light on issues related to the medico-administrative process in place to access the program. The discussion opens on areas for consideration to reduce the negative impacts of this process on the people involved.
Keywords:
- welfare,
- work disability,
- mental health,
- medical assessment,
- experience in accessing a program
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