Psychology
Social Mechanisms of Mental Health Stigma in Workplaces
Quick fact
Research shows that a majority of employees with depression report that they have experienced workplace discrimination or stigma, and many choose to hide their condition rather than seek support, fearing job loss or career setbacks.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that 'stigma' is just prejudice, but in the workplace it operates through quiet, social machinery that can exclude someone from a team without anyone saying a harsh word. How exactly does that happen—and why does it persist even when companies run anti-stigma campaigns?