Speaking up about mental health at work reduces stigma, but at a cost

It took a while before Mr Nicholas Patrick, who was diagnosed with depression in 2011, could talk to other people about having a mental illness. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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SINGAPORE - Speaking up about mental health in the workplace can be a double-edged sword.

While being open about mental illness helps reduce the stigma surrounding it, some people, who have struggled with their mental health, question whether doing so may also limit their careers.

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