Supervisor Tips: Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness

Untreated mental illness costs $105 billion in lost productivity each year, with U.S. employers footing up to $44 billion of the bill. Despite its stigma, a growing number of employers and employees are addressing a topic that has long been taboo: mental illness in the workplace. Becoming educated is the best thing a supervisor can do. Spotting a mental health issue is one of the toughest challenges.

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Join host Jerry Franz in getting to know what the nation's most trusted health charities can do for you and your family. Every month the Health Matters at Work podcast series explores current health topics by interviewing experts from America's credible health charities in a talkshow format. Learn more about your own health and the health charities that can provide you support, information and services to live a healthier life.