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Published on: February 16, 2011

Employment equity and mental disability.

Heather Stuart1

  • 1Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. hh11@post.queensu.ca

Current Opinion in Psychiatry
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Employment equity for individuals with psychiatric disabilities is lacking due to employer prejudice and inadequate legal protections. Addressing stigma is crucial to prevent subtle discrimination and improve employment outcomes for people with mental disorders.

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Occupational Health
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Mental disorders are a leading cause of global occupational disability, with significant productivity costs for employers.
  • Despite growing awareness, many employers hold prejudicial views and lack inclusive policies for people with psychiatric disabilities.
  • Existing disability legislation offers insufficient protection, and legal definitions often exclude individuals with mental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on employment equity for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
  • To examine the challenges and barriers faced by people with mental disorders in the workplace.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research.
  • Analysis of employment trends and legal protections.
  • Examination of employer attitudes and workplace policies.

Main Results:

  • Mental disorders, especially depression, are the primary cause of occupational disability worldwide.
  • Employers recognize productivity costs but often lack inclusive policies and harbor discriminatory views.
  • Disability legislation has not provided adequate protection, with legal definitions often excluding those with mental disorders.

Conclusions:

  • The impact of increased awareness of mental disability costs on employment equity remains uncertain, potentially leading to discrimination.
  • Low employment rates for people with disabilities significantly contribute to social disparities.
  • Targeted anti-stigma initiatives for the business community are needed to promote genuine employment equity.