Mental health stigma may silence employees, but shouldn’t stop organizations from checking in

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  • Key Insight: Here’s why employees are keeping their mental health struggles hidden despite increased workplace awareness.
  • What’s at Stake: Losing career opportunities and facing retaliation if employees disclose mental health struggles.
  • Supporting Data: 48% of employees who worry about one specific reaction from their colleagues.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Despite increased awareness around mental health, stigma and fear of judgment are still preventing many workers from asking for help. 

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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