WHEN WORK BECOMES THE BEST THERAPY

To say that employment can become the best therapy is to recognize that work is not only a source of income but also a pillar of identity, stability, and emotional recovery. For people with mental health conditions, gaining access to decent work can mean the difference between exclusion and full reintegration into society. Yet, only one in six people with mental health problems has a job, a figure that reflects structural barriers, stigma, and the lack of inclusive policies.