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BURDEN OF MENTAL DISORDERS
IS THE LARGEST OF ALL DISORDER
CATEGORIES IN NORTH AMERICA
GREATER THAN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
GREATER THAN CANCER
(W.H.O. 2008)
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“IN ALL REGIONS, NEUROPSYCHIATRIC
CONDITIONS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSES
OF DISABILITY, ACCOUNTING FOR AROUND ONE
THIRD OF YEARS LOST TO DISABILITY AMONG
ADULTS AGED 15 YEARS AND OVER”
(W.H.O. 2008)
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1/3 OF YEARS LOST TO DISABILITY
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THE TECH COMMUNITY
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BASICALLY NO RESEARCH
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SO WE DO IT
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MENTAL HEALTH IN TECH
2016 SURVEY RESULTS
US Non-self employed only; as of 3/2/2017
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Do you think that discussing a health issue with your employer
would have negative consequences?
Mental
Physical
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Would you bring up a health issue with a
potential employer in an interview?
Mental
Physical
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Does your employer provide resources to learn more about
mental health issues and how to seek help?
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Do you feel that being identified as a person with a mental
health issue would hurt your career?
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Have you been diagnosed with a mental health condition
by a medical professional?
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