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The design of work needs to change to prevent mental illness

  • Written by The Conversation
imageBean bags as chairs and other office design gimmicks are not the best ideas for a mentally healthy workplace.From www.shutterstock.com

Workplaces need to move beyond promoting mental health awareness and start changing the way work is designed to prevent psychological harm. It’s part of their obligations.

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