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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Quality of migraine care dependent on ethnicity, UK survey finds

The representative survey of 2,200 people by the Migraine Trust found that 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian, and 16% of black respondents said their ethnicity had negatively affected their care citing poorer treatment and even racism compared with only 7% of white respondents. Black people were also more likely to fear discrimination or a negative effect on their career owing to migraines, at 37%, compared with just over a quarter (26%) of white respondents. Almost a fifth (19%) of Asian respondents and 14% of black respondents said they worried they would not be believed about their migraines, compared with 8% of white respondents.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Eliminating Mental Health Stigma at Work

Leaders who normalize and support mental health at work reduce stigma, enabling disclosure, collaborative problem-solving, and improved employee well-being and productivity.
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