Reducing Mental Health Stigma: Employer FAQs

Stigma has long been a barrier to access to mental health treatment. These FAQs explain the role employers can play in eliminating it, opening doors to employees in need of mental health services.

September 07, 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. What is mental health stigma?
  2. Is mental health stigma still a problem?
  3. Are employers focused on reducing mental health stigma?
  4. Is stigma the main barrier to employees getting treatment for mental health conditions?
  5. How common are anti-stigma campaigns?
  6. What are employers doing to reduce stigma?
  7. How many employers offer mental health trainings and what type are they?
  8. What type of employees participate in mental health trainings?
  9. Are mental health trainings effective at reducing stigma?
  10. What are some common considerations associated with implementing a mental health training program?
  11. What role do mental health champions/advocates play in reducing stigma?
  12. What names or slogans are other employers using for their anti-stigma campaigns?
  13. Is there research on how to develop messages effectively for anti-stigma communication campaigns?
  14. How does culture and location impact stigma?
  15. How are employers measuring the impact of their anti-stigma campaigns?