Editorial: Break the mental health stigma: mental health in the workplace

The workplace today is an environment where mental health issues are increasingly becoming a focus of interest and concern. However, in some organizations, there is still a stigma attached to this issue. This can lead to discriminatory actions and attitudes towards employees who live with mental dis...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Fernández Jiménez, Eduardo, Acquadro Maran, Daniela
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/12861
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11268/12861
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Enfermedad mental
Psicología clínica
Política de la salud
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Sumario:The workplace today is an environment where mental health issues are increasingly becoming a focus of interest and concern. However, in some organizations, there is still a stigma attached to this issue. This can lead to discriminatory actions and attitudes towards employees who live with mental disorders, both at the personal and public levels. In particular, the stigmatization of people living with mental disorders in the workplace has a number of detrimental effects such as emotional distress (feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed), lower self-esteem, difficulties in social relationships, and a lower likelihood of initiating or maintaining a psychological treatment. It can also lead to difficulties in workplace relationships and in getting support or other job benefits (1). This Research Topic aims to integrate twelve studies in order to pave the way towards breaking down the barriers of mental health stigma in the workplace. This Editorial encompasses pioneering research endeavors, from observational studies, validation studies of new assessment tools until intervention studies, and integrates the complexities of mental health in professional settings, offering insights, and solutions to foster supportive environments where individuals can thrive.