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Breaking the taboo starts with you

Though the pandemic increased the visibility of our whole selves making virtual vulnerability a more regular workplace occurrence stigma surrounding mental illness remains Its easy to ask for time off when you break a leg its difficult to share with your boss and colleagues if youre suffering a depressive episode And how do those conversations go if youre the boss You want to say and do the right thing to support your people and your organizationand avoid legal issues

Research shows that 1 in 4 adults will have a mental health issue in their lifetime and yet were still illequipped at work to address this common experience The HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work collects advice from a variety of experts on addressing an array of mental health issues in the workplace from supporting someone in a panic attack to navigating sensitive conversations to creating systemic and structural supports for all employees Whether you suffer from a chronic condition or you manage someone who does youll find practical advice on creating and upholding policies providing resources support and accommodations and steps you can take to reduce the stigma and improve mental health in the workplace Youll learn how to

Talk about mental health at work

Make a disclosure

Take a disability leave

Cope more effectively with feelings of anxiety and depression

Manage a chronic condition and your careersuccessfully

Give support without overstepping

Create a more empathetic culture

Launch an employee resource group to provide support and connection

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job with the most trusted brand in business Packed with howto essentials from leading experts the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges