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Mental illness has long been a taboo subject. It has been vilified and even glamorized over the years; yet, it has remained shrouded in mystery. Perhaps one of the reasons why, is our fear of the unknown, which consequently impedes our ability to understand the subject better.
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By connecting a person with internal benefits, like an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), it increases the likelihood that they will reach out for needed care. That connection is key, yet for many, the challenge resides in finding timely, effective and affordable care.
The Center for Workplace Mental Health has launched Notice. Talk. Act.® at Work, an e-Learning training that supports leaders and people managers in understanding the impact of mental health on employees and their organizations.
The U.S. is at a turning point in facing complex, systemic racial issues. Negative emotional and physical experiences such as exclusion, violence, and poverty stemming from race can have a direct impact on the mental health of people from underrepresented populations.
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It has never been more important than during this pandemic with growing rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and excessively high rates of stress.
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