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Why the Stigma Against Depression at Work Is Real

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Dr. Helen Coons hopes corporations help people with depression (:47)
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, so it would pay off.

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The stigma against people with mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder is alive and well in the workplace, says Helen Coons, PhD. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in women's health. She is also clinical director of Women's Mental Health Associates in Philadelphia and a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine.