Conclusion

Finding and keeping paid employment can be daunting and presents several challenges. However, as Carlyle (1844) suggests, for many ‘an endless significance lies in Work’. As you have seen in this course, despite the demands, it can be hugely beneficial for our mental health. That is, if we have the right job with the right employer.

This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K240 Mental health and community [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .