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Myths around mental illness cause high rates of unemployment

  • Written by Bandy X. Lee, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University
Many employees with mental illnesses don't get the help they need for fear of discrimination.pathdoc/Shutterstock.com

Even though mental illness affects one in five adults – and depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide – secrecy and stigma around the issue continue.

The problem is especially acute in the workplace. While...

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