Conclusion
Work has many real and symbolic meanings unique to the individual. Work experiences offer opportunities to achieve, excel, gain acknowledgment and ego gratification, as well as financial rewards. One’s social status, societal power, and authority are closely related to one’s work endeavors. Work problems, therefore, threaten these benefits and often result in significant psychological distress for the individual. This chapter addressed brief interventions for people with stress-related mental health conditions. It also described skill development training which cuts across and complements many brief therapies. Utilizing these effective and efficient techniques, practitioners can have a positive impact on individual and work unit morale and productivity, and advance the quality of work life.
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Raider, M., Favorini, A., Brunhofer, M. (2004). Clinical Interventions Into Employment-Related Mental Health Concerns. In: Moxley, D.P., Finch, J.R. (eds) Sourcebook of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice. Plenum Series in Rehablititation and Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47893-5_20
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