Do you worry about disclosing that you are stressed or depressed at work. It seems, that despite improvements in attitudes towards people experiencing mental health difficulties, employers continue to discriminate and workers have been forced to leave their jobs. A MIND survey in May found that 7 in 10 who completed the survey feel their boss would not help them cope with stress. 22% also said that they had been sacked or forced out of their jobs following disclosure of mental health difficulties.
See the link to the survey at:
http://www.mind.org.uk/news/5053_workers_face_the_sack_for_admitting_they_feel_stressed
One way to tackle these issues is for employers to introduce workplace policies that promote mental well being for all staff. Do you think your workplace will support you if you are experiencing mental distress? Maybe we should all be checking our HR polices and pushing for change, where necessary.
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Great post Jill. I know a lot of people who are down at work. I'm wondering how can these people be described by mental well-being. I just came across a website and found a good online mental health test
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