Mental Health Is a High Priority: Is Your Organization Ready?
By Darcy Gruttadaro, JD
Director
Center for Workplace Mental Health
Driven by the high cultural and workplace visibility of mental health, many employers are examining compliance issues. This is timely because mental health conditions are common and potentially costly for employers, affecting nearly one in five American adults.1
Mental health conditions are often invisible, so they may be difficult for others to recognize and acknowledge. This can lead to employees not receiving needed support and leaving the organization or going out on disability. These “hidden” mental health conditions are more common than many realize; in fact, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.2
Despite more openness around mental health, stigma and myths persist, preventing people from seeking help. People may fear that disclosing a condition or seeking help would result in harsh judgment from colleagues, lost opportunities for advancement, and interference with professional relationships. But this is especially counterintuitive, as getting help early lessens the severity of conditions and has been shown to help keep people engaged at work.
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