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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
Myths around mental illness cause high rates of unemploymentMany 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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