The stigma of dealing with a mental health issue is an ongoing problem, but the impact of not working on a mental health issue directly hurts the person, loved ones, jobs, and overall, the community. More than half the people struggling with a mental health issue do not receive help for their issues. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment due to concerns about being treated differently or fear of losing their jobs.
MindClub America provides trained licensed therapists to help anyone struggling with mental health issues or concerns. They do this with complete confidentiality to ensure each client avoids the feelings associated with stigma. Every client is treated with respect and dignity to provide the best services to support someone struggling with stress, mood swings, anxiety, depression, etc. This is done to help with the stigma that keeps people from reaching out for help and support. MindClub America is a leading organization debunking the myth that mental health issues are not normal.
Stigma often comes from a lack of understanding or fear. Public stigma, self-stigma, and institutional stigma have all contributed to people not getting help for mental health issues. Another barrier is cultural beliefs. Some cultures see getting help for mental health issues as shameful or have a distrust towards the mental healthcare system. Unfortunately, stigma can contribute to worsening symptoms and reduces the likelihood of someone getting treatment. Self-stigma has been linked to reduced hope, lower self-esteem, increased mental health symptoms, difficulties with social relationships, reduced rates of staying with treatment, and more difficulties at work.
Stigma in the workplace definitely impacts people from getting help with mental health concerns. About half of workers are concerned to even discuss mental health issues impacting them or loved ones at their job. A third of workers were concerned about retaliation or being fired if they sought out mental health care. Fortunately, MindClub America provides each client confidential services with anonymity for a client. This is done to help ensure a client will reach out and continue treatment services. Every organization that works with MindClub America believes that this is a key principle to providing services for employees and their families. Removing any barrier to provide the support for employees and their families is fundamental process in how MindClub America provides treatment. Organizations working with MindClub America are on the forefront of understanding the importance of removing long held myths regarding stigma. If your employer is using MindClub America services they are committed to leading a healthy workplace which focuses on a culture of health, attracting and retaining the best talent and truly values their employees.
It is good to share that stigma’s associated with mental health issues and concerns are changing for the better. If we all continue to do a few things, the stigma on mental health will continue to improve. (Ex: Talk Openly, educate yourself and others, be conscious of using appropriate language, encourage equality, show compassion, be honest about treatment, and choose empowerment).