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Apr 2020
48m 26s

Freelancing, Self-Employment, and Mental...

Morra Aarons-Mele
About this episode
Working for yourself – and working outside an office – can have a lot of benefits for people struggling with mental health issues, including flexibility when you need to take a breather. But freelancing and the gig economy can also trigger stresses that impact mental health, including isolation, lack of career trajectory, and perhaps most importantly, financ ... Show More
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