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The Stigmatization Of Mental Health And Wellness Programs In The Corporate World, Sumiya Chowdhury May 2022

The Stigmatization Of Mental Health And Wellness Programs In The Corporate World, Sumiya Chowdhury

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This research paper will discuss the importance of mental health and work-related stress, increasing in today's adult population. Employees are more vocal about their challenges with depression, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and anxiety. Many big corporations like Google and LinkedIn have supported mental health causes in their organizations and discussed coping methods on different platforms. Even though this kind of help breaks down the stigma around this issue, unfortunately, it is not enough to make employees in the corporate world feel safe to talk about mental health at work. Also, mental health stigma makes the environment hostile for those who …