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Why is unemployment among people with mental health problems an important issue?
At any point in time about 1 in 4 people are experiencing mental health difficulties
The number of people with mental illness in employment is the lowest for any group with disabilities.
Many people with longstanding mental health problems want to work.
Employment may have a positive impact on mental health
Talent is being wasted. Many people with mental health problems have made an invaluable contribution to the arts, science and entertainment. One example is Einstein, however there are many more.
The experience of mental ill health is like a furnace which forges "steel-like" qualities of determination and inner strength mixed with empathy and tolerance. These are very useful qualities in the world of work.
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