<ul><li>A study from Simon Fraser University shows that a supportive workplace culture, not specific policies, is the key factor in whether employees disclose mental health concerns at work.</li><li>Employees are 55% more likely to disclose mental health concerns to their employer when they perceive a supportive environment, challenging the belief that organizations can't do much to encourage disclosure.</li><li>Low disclosure rates and poor employee perceptions are linked to higher absenteeism, anxiety, lower productivity, and performance, while supportive workplaces lead to more engagement, job satisfaction, and better retention.</li><li>Empathetic leadership, workplace surveys to gauge employee comfort levels with mental health discussions, and focusing on psychological safety in the workplace are recommended strategies to improve mental health support and overall well-being.</li></ul>

Culture — not policy — drives whether workers disclose mental health concerns, study shows

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