Headline from the TimesOnline in the U.K. (Oct. 7): “Workers keep silent on mental health problems”
“Workers may feel comfortable handing in a sick note for flu or physical illness this winter but mental health problems such as depression still carry a stigma.”
“Nearly half of workers reported not being happy to disclose a mental health condition at work.”
“Businesses need to create an environment in which people not only feel confident enough to discuss a mental health condition, but can also receive the support they need to continue making a valuable contribution.”
To help businesses achieve this, Shaw Trust has created a website offering advice and information: