Interested in learning more about addressing mental health stigma in the workplace? Have a look at this McKinsey analysis. The authors discuss the impact of stigma and that stigma unfortunately ranks low in employers’ mental health priorities. They then discuss three strategies to address stigma: shifting the perception of mental illness and addiction away from a moral failing, work on eliminating discriminatory behavior, and ensure parity in health care plans, aka better access to and coverage of mental health services.
To make a light-hearted tie to psychedelic therapy, Dr. Bronner, maker of “magic soaps,” now covers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for its employees.