The United Nations has launched a Mental Health Strategy to deal with workplace mental health issues and the well-being of its staff by dealing with the stigma attached to it.
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UN staff struggling with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder have reported feeling isolated and ashamed, with no one to turn to for help.
Mental health diagnoses account for almost a quarter of all days lost to sick leave, and were the leading cause of disability pensions.
Reducing stigma is the top priority of the strategy as the staff would not feel prepared to seek help or disclose their feelings until stigma was overcome.
The strategy also underscores the need to care for each other, and to reach out to colleagues who may be in distress.
Also, it is important to educate about the early warning signs of mental illness.
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