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February 04, 2010
Poll reveals many workers fear stigma of seeking treatment for addiction, mental health problems.
Modern Healthcare (1/26, Vesely) reported that in an "online poll of about 1,100 employed adults conducted by Harris Interactive for the American Psychiatric Association," researchers found that "about 40 percent of workers said their employers are supportive or extremely supportive in seeking care for health issues, but many more reported fear of stigma for seeking treatment for addiction and mental health problems."
The poll revealed that "two thirds of workers thought their work status would be negatively affected if they sought treatment for drug addiction," while 73 percent "said they feared loss of work status for seeking treatment for alcoholism."
Related Links:
- Workers fear stigma for seeking mental health treatment: study
," Rebeca Vesely, Modern Healthcare, January 26, 2010.
Posted by admin at February 4, 2010 04:03 PM