YOU CAN HELP EMPLOYEES . . . AND FOSTER A KINDER WORK ENVIRONMENT

In a nation where one in five people is affected by a mental health condition, it’s time for all of us to do our part.

Facts about mental illness in the workplace: 

  • Eight in 10 workers say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking treatment for a mental health condition.
  • Mental illness costs the economy about $200 billion in lost earnings each year.
  • 52% of employees say their company doesn’t do enough to promote employee health. You can change this.
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WAYS TO CREATE A STIGMA-FREE CULTURE

To promote better mental health in the workplace, McKinsey Insights found that the single biggest factor in the success of a company’s mental health program is participation of the CEO and other top executives. Other tips:

Create company policies for mental health.

Help your employees receive the care they need by offering adequate insurance coverage; assistance programs; workplace flexibility; and support for family caregivers.

Support employees.

Supervisors and employees should be open to conversations about supporting employee mental health; actively approach co-workers who may be struggling; and understand if a colleague needs special consideration or time off work.

Train management.

It’s important that managers know how to converse effectively about mental health and wellness in performance and discipline discussions.

Decrease workplace stigma.

Using nonjudgmental language, encouraging employees to support one another and providing mental health resources help create a healthy workplace.

Explore the resources NAMI specifically developed to meet your StigmaFree Company needs.

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