Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

EP 1325 – Eliminating Mental Health Stigma

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Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all, said Bill Clinton

So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Mental Health Week:

In the spirit of eliminating the stigma around mental health challenges here are some Do's And Don'ts

Do:        

  • Educate yourself about mental health challenges and issues
  • Foster a healthy workplace environment
  • Emphasize abilities, not limitations
  • Use respectful language
  • Refer to the person not the disability or illness
  • Tell people when they express a stigmatizing attitude

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    Do Not:

    • Portray successful people with disabilities as the exception
  • Use generic labels such as “retarded” or “the mentally ill”
  • Use terms like “crazy,” “lunatic,” or “insane” in general conversation
  • Don’t let stigma create self-doubt and shame

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    It is everyone's responsibility to reduce the stigma, prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health issues. Education, understanding, and support are key to creating a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.

    If you like the tips in this briefing, please leave me a review on amazon or in your #alexa app.

    Don’t forget that you can find more tips for coping with mental health issues, by checking out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com

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