Older workers recognize positive impacts to mental health from working.
Yet, they note negative mental health impacts, too.
It is clear that work and mental health have a bidirectional relationship.
Paid leave is available for use related to mental health, but its not widely used.
Employers have a role in fostering positive work environments.
This included 868 individuals 50 and older who were working and answered these questions.
Interviews were conducted online and via phone.
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Benefits can still fall short.
