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One-in-five people experience a mental health condition each year, including your coworkers. California workers, especially those working in sales, service, production, and health care, have experienced an increase in mental hea​​​lth issues since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health stigma may prevent employees from seeking the help they need. In fact, more than one-third of employees who reported moderate depression did not access support services.

It is important for employers to acknowledge and prioritize mental health and create a culture that supports well-being. Mental health support in the workplace can positively impact productivity, engagement, communication skills and daily functioning. Employers can help improve mental health by listening to employ​ee feedback, implementing practices that support mental well-being, and encouraging use of services like employee assistance programs.

If you or a colleague are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

​Use this toolkit to encourage employers and co-workers to support employee mental health. ā€‹

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3 ways employers can help improve employee mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
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It’s important for employers to prioritize mental health and create a culture that supports well-being. Appropriate support can positively impact productivity and engagement. 
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Supporting mental health in the workplace can positively impact an employee’s well-being and performance. Employers can support employee mental well-being by improving workplace culture.

Mental health issues aren't always obvious.
Actively listen with complete attention.
Recognize their feelings and express your understanding.
Encourage them to use resources provided by your employer.
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Did you know that one in five people experience a mental health condition each year, including your coworkers? You can support a colleague who might need help.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience a mental health condition each year, including your coworkers? By connecting with one another, we can help build a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes well-being. 
#MentalHealthAwareness #SupportiveWorkplace

Break the stigma​
Stigma is a set of negative and often unfair beliefs.
Break the stigma
We can break stigma
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Let’s break the stigma surrounding mental health and work toward solutions that reduce feelings of shame, fear and silence. Get involved by:
  • Learning about mental health conditions, symptoms, warning signs and treatment
  • Sharing resources that inform people how to reduce stigma
  • Discussing your own mental health experiences and insights
To learn more about reducing stigma surrounding mental health, visit https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/reducing-stigma/ 
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Let’s break the stigma surrounding mental health and work towards solutions that reduce feelings of shame, fear, and silence. Get involved by visiting https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/reducing-stigma/

Spanish​​​

3 maneras en que los empleadores pueden ayudar a mejorar la salud mental de los empleados.
Escucha la retroalimentación de los empleados e implementa políticas que apoyen la salud mental.
Comparte recursos sobre salud mental e inclĆŗyelos en el manual de empleados.
Mes de Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental
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Es importante que los empleadores le den prioridad a la salud mental y creen una cultura que apoye el bienestar. El apoyo apropiado puede tener un impacto positivo en la productividad, participación y capacidad fĆ­sica. 
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s información sobre cómo priorizar la salud mental de los empleados: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/providing-support-for-workers-and-professionals.html​
#MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental 
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Apoyar la salud mental en el trabajo mejora el bienestar y rendimiento de los empleados y la cultura laboral. 
Lee mĆ”s aquĆ­: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/providing-support-for-workers-and-professionals.html​​
#MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental 
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¿Sabías que cada año, una de cada cinco personas experimenta una condición de salud mental, incluyendo a tus compañeros de trabajo? Comunícate con un colega que podría necesitar apoyo. Comparte la línea directa 988 de Crisis y Suicidio. Para saber cómo mejor apoyar a tus compañeros de trabajo, visita: https://mhanational.org/resources/how-can-we-support-an-employee-with-a-mental-health-concern/ #MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental

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Cada aƱo, 1 de cada 5 personas tiene problemas de salud mental, incluyendo a tus colegas. Al conectarnos, creamos una cultura solidaria que prioriza el bienestar. #MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental #LugarDeTrabajoSolidario 

MĆ”s información: https://mhanational.org/resources/how-can-we-support-an-employee-with-a-mental-health-concern/

Rompe el Estigma
El estigma es un conjunto de creencias negativas y a menudo injustas.
El estigma puede generar sentimientos de vergüenza y evitar que las personas busquen ayuda.
Mes de Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental

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Rompamos el estigma en torno a la salud mental y trabajemos en busca de soluciones que reduzcan los sentimientos de vergüenza, el miedo y el silencio. InvolĆŗcrate:  
  • InformĆ”ndote sobre las condiciones de salud mental, los sĆ­ntomas, las seƱales de advertencia y los tratamientos 
  • Compartiendo recursos informativos sobre cómo reducir el estigma 
  • Hablando sobre tus propias experiencias y tu punto de vista sobre la salud mental 
Para obtener mÔs información sobre cómo reducir el estigma en torno a la salud mental, visita

https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/reducing-stigma/ 

#RompeElEstigma #MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental 

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Rompamos el estigma en torno a la salud mental y trabajemos en busca de soluciones que reduzcan los sentimientos de vergüenza, el miedo y el silencio. InvolĆŗcrate: https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/reducing-stigma/​ 
#RompeElEstigma #MesdeConcientizaciónSobreLaSaludMental ā€‹
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