Benefits of Employment for Mental Health written by Jon Mitchell for our February Newsletter

Getting a job can be so beneficial to your recovery, especially for people who have had a long term Mental Health Issue. Here's some of the reasons why:

1. It gives you stability.

2. It gives you security.

3. It gives you independence in your life.

4. It gives you resources (MONEY MONEY MONEY) to get things you have always wanted but could never

afford.  I know as I have been able to buy a fridge, washing machine, big screen TV, computer,

motorbike, and a car.

5. You learn new skills.

6. You make new friends.

7. Basically a JOB does more for my recovery than any medical or psychological help.

That’s why I will always be grateful for Clubhouse (especially Bernard as he kept pushing me to apply at Vanguard Laundry) it’s been over 3 years now that I have been there and each day is like the first, I LOVE IT, in fact it has become something more, and when your mind is kept busy, you don’t have time to dwell on your problems, so they become less of a restraining block.

Thanks Clubhouse.