In this and other cases, therapy with a skilled psychotherapist can prove of tremendous value. Through this understanding comes the ability to change and to grow. Staying healthy begins with having something meaningful to do each day. People who work at jobs they enjoy feel productive, needed and important. They feel a sense of belonging, a part of society.
Work comes in many varieties.
Some people find satisfaction in a relatively low-stress job, while others enjoy the challenge of having lots of responsibility. Not everyone is able to work. Fortunately there are several options to keep people stimulated and to take them out of their homes. Volunteer work offers a cornucopia of opportunities in almost every field imaginable. Volunteer work can be a prelude to entering the work force or it can be a valuable end in itself.