WHAT IS “STIGMA FREE”

STIGMA-FREE COMPANIES:

Treat psychological safety equal to physical safety including how it is promoted and supported in the workplace

Educate employees on mental health self-care, critical warning signs, and safe crisis intervention 

Do not discriminate against or stereotype individuals who live with mental health conditions

✓ Train leaders to recognize and eliminate unconscious bias 

✓ Ensure every employee is aware of stigma-free inclusive language 

THE FACTS:

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1. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects 1 in 10 employees.1

2. Unmanaged mental health conditions cost the U.S. economy $200 billion in lost earnings each year through decreased work performance and productivity.2

3. Suicide rates are the highest among middle age men. In fact, they account for 7 out of the 10 suicide deaths in 2018.3

Source: World Health Organization1, National Alliance on Mental Illness2, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention3

Fortunately, most mental health conditions improve with proper support!

You play a critical role in supporting employee mental health. Congratulations on taking these simple but critical steps to create stigma-FREE culture change in your organization!

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