Companies that view stigma as an individual problem outside their scope of influence are missing a critical opportunity. Employers can be a powerful force in overcoming mental health stigma—and the rewards for doing so are great.
Despite the fact that one in four* people across the globe experiences a mental health disorder each year, eight out of ten* workers won’t reach out for support because of the stigma surrounding mental illness.
When people go without the mental health care they need, their ability to work creatively and effectively suffers.
Companies who normalize talking about mental health in the workplace reap all of the benefits, including a more productive and engaged workforce, reduced turnover, and significant cost savings.
