The myth of the work-shy: why ‘just get on with it’ makes things worse.
Platfform
For Mental Health and Social Change
Amid the headlines and politics, what’s the truth behind mental health and unemployment?
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Platfform
For Mental Health and Social Change
Amid the headlines and politics, what’s the truth behind mental health and unemployment?
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