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The survey, Worker attitudes towards mental health problems and disclosure, revealed that employees have mixed attitudes about mental health in the workplace.
According to a statement from the Toronto-based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, which undertook the research, a positive relationship with their manager was the key reason given by those who would reveal that they had a mental health issue. Supportive organisational policies were cited by half of those who would disclose as another factor influencing their decision.
Among the 38 per cent who would not tell their manager, more than half were afraid of a negative impact on their career prospects. Other reasons included the bad experiences of others who talked about their mental health condition, fear of stigmatising attitudes, or a combination of these factors.
The Heads Up website has guidance and resources to help organisations tackle stigma and support employees with anxiety or depression, including tools to help you with some of the following issues.