Stable jobs providing incomes and self-respect

A woman with schizophrenia who lives in a poor county in Hebei province, North China, is finding life easier after starting a job that provides a steady income.

Zhang Suling, 48, has had the condition for 25 years.

The illness meant Zhang was unable to find a job, and her husband's working options were limited because he always had to be on hand in case her illness overwhelmed her. As a result, the family fell into poverty.