TIP 2059 – Eliminating Mental Health Stigma Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all, said Bill Clinton
Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency
Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Mental Health Month:
In the spirit of eliminating the stigma around mental health challenges here are some Do's And Don'ts
Do:        
Educate yourself about mental health challenges and issues
Foster a healthy workplace environment
Emphasize abilities, not limitations
Use respectful language
Refer to the person not the disability or illness
Tell people when they express a stigmatizing attitude
 
Do Not:
Portray successful people with disabilities as the exception
Use generic labels such as “retarded” or “the mentally ill”
Use terms like “crazy,” “lunatic,” or “insane” in general conversation
Don’t let stigma create self-doubt and shame
 
It is everyone's responsibility to reduce the stigma, prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health issues. Education, understanding, and support are key to creating a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.
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Don’t forget that you can find more tips for coping with mental health issues, by checking out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com
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