In spite of increased awareness, suicide continues to be a major public health problem in the United States, and around the world. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., where the rate is higher than at any point since World War II. The majority of suicides in the U.S. are among
to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, only 40% of employees whose stress interferes with work are willing to talk to their employer about it. They fear being seen as weak, or that coming forward will affect their professional opportunities. Disturbingly, four in ten agree that persistent stress and excessive anxiety are a “normal part of life.”
not been diagnosed with a mental illness. The good news is that once diagnosed, up to 80% of people treated for depression show improvement in as little as four to six weeks.Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Douglas Jacobs, workplace mental health screenings should be standard procedure for any employer. Making such screenings as common as a flu shot can also help eliminate the stigma around mental illness.
The conversation around mental illness starts with a leader’s self-awareness. Leaders who do not mindfully cultivate their emotional intelligence—a major focus of my executive coaching practice—cannot set the tone for a productive dialogue about mental health.
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