BMC Psychol April 2020 PMID 32317023

Social stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental illness or mental health issues: position paper and future directions.

Evelien P M Brouwers

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50
Peak: 9 in Sep 2020
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

78,408
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Total likes

92

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Mar 2020 – Nov 2024

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  • X / Twitter41 posts
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  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The collective discussions consistently highlight the importance of the article, with many sharing videos and citing the research to emphasize how workplace stigma contributes to unemployment among people with mental health issues. The tone ranges from supportive to informative, indicating both awareness and a call to action to address social stigma in employment contexts.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the article’s claims, emphasizing the significance of social stigma as a barrier to employment and praising the research and awareness efforts.

InterestHigh interest

The community shows high interest, with many posts referencing the research, sharing videos, and citing the importance of addressing stigma in workplaces.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts demonstrate deep engagement through sharing diverse examples, such as the four ways stigma affects employment, including workplace discrimination and disclosure dilemmas, with some linking to videos and scientific articles.

ImpactHigh impact

The posts suggest that the research is generating significant influence, with citations in scientific journals, funding by organizations, and widespread dissemination through videos and social discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • Mental health stigma significantly contributes to increased unemployment rates among people with mental illnesses, with those having severe and common disorders being 7 and 3 times more likely to be unemployed, respectively.
  • Employers, managers, and societal attitudes often hold negative views about mental health, which can hinder hiring, support, and retention of affected individuals, while disclosure of mental health issues can also lead to job loss.
  • Stigma not only affects employment directly but also discourages healthcare seeking and perpetuates self-stigma and discrimination, creating long-term barriers to sustainable employment and overall well-being, highlighting the need for further research and intervention.]

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Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

#Stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental illness. I am very grateful that the @zonderstigma funded a short video that summarizes my newest paper's main points in a clear and short video of 2.5 minutes. https://t.co/HgfcCrWtih

Aug 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Wat is het filmpje dat mijn wetenschappelijke artikel kort samenvat mooi geworden! @zonderstigma heeft het gefinancierd. Oorspronkelijke artikel is hier te vinden: https://t.co/ZstC7k2Xtr @AWVN_Young_HR @AWVN @NormaalsteZaak @MinisterieSZW @MinVWS @NSPOH https://t.co/wsX4J3fbPN

Sep 22, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerNature @TilburgU @TweetNVAB @InstituutGak @wijzijnmind @MinisterieSZW @MinVWS @ZonMw @zonderstigma @HOPprogram @UWVnl @FNOZorgvKansen https://t.co/CkXkAx4vsR

Apr 22, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Great to hear my position paper on #stigma and #work will soon be published in BMC Psychology! Title: 'Social stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to #unemployment in people with mental illness or mental health issues: position paper and future directions'. @TilburgU

Mar 25, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Grateful that my position paper on #stigma as an underestimated contributing factor to #unemployment in people with #mentalillness or #mentalhealth issues is receiving much attention and is well cited in scientific journals. More awareness is needed. https://t.co/WBJoGR5GR8

Mar 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Nōku te Ao
@nokuteao · X

New research from the Netherland's Tilburg University concludes that mental distress stigma in the workplace "is a considerable and complex problem...especially regarding the long-term effects of stigma on unemployment" Read more here: https://t.co/3zvnlUj9m4

Sep 17, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,708 followers View post →

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Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

Social stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental illness or mental health issues Evelien P. M. Brouwers https://t.co/Avm4pciC2a

Nov 18, 2024 · 2,475 followers View post →
Autist In Residence
@AutistInResiden · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: There are 4 ways in which #mentalhealth #stigma is a barrier to sustainable employment. See also: https://t.co/sLdEwkd…

Dec 21, 2023 · 1 share · 280 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

There are 4 ways in which #mentalhealth #stigma is a barrier to sustainable employment. See also: https://t.co/sLdEwkdmPb https://t.co/nROEt4jNYU

Dec 21, 2023 · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Grateful that my position paper on #stigma as an underestimated contributing factor to #unemployment in people with #mentalillness or #mentalhealth issues is receiving much attention and is well cited in scientific journals. More awareness is needed. https://t.co/WBJoGR5GR8

Mar 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Grateful that my position paper, on social #stigma as underestimated contributing factor to #unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems, is well read and cited by other researchers https://t.co/7BgcBGCnhU

Mar 9, 2022 · 750 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/pHcPRK9WHw

Jan 20, 2022 · 2,475 followers View post →
NLZorg
@NLzorg1 · X

Een artikel hierover van Evelien Brouwers is hier te vinden: https://t.co/lZNAaYxHZi

Nov 4, 2021 · 2 likes · 13,436 followers View post →
Lyric
@Lyric528hz · X

RT @WorkMHLeader: "Stigma in the work context is a considerable and complex problem" @Deloitte say workplace #mentalhealth #stigma has imp…

Oct 20, 2021 · 1 share · 3,322 followers View post →
Ian Bye
@WorkMHLeader · X

"Stigma in the work context is a considerable and complex problem" @Deloitte say workplace #mentalhealth #stigma has improved, without evidence "in a study on major depression.. over 60% had experienced or anticipated discrimination in the work setting" https://t.co/yPQYyvk4Td

Oct 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,843 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/vsvZ9aeJtr

Jun 14, 2021 · 2,475 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Have you already seen our short video on #workplace #stigma? https://t.co/LyxtsgfM5k or in Dutch: https://t.co/te86GfUIwf @NSPOH @TweetNVAB @Divosa @MinisterieSZW @MinVWS @PsychologenNIP @InstituutGak @ArboportaalSZW

May 19, 2021 · 1 like · 750 followers View post →
Emily Leiker
@eleikerphd · X

@Cassie_Boness Mental health stigma in the workplace! Great article about its connection to unemployment: https://t.co/5G1U6TBsFw And another with qualitative examples of why the decision to disclose is fraught (see the troubling HR responses): https://t.co/te2MqhS9xT

May 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 90 followers View post →
Tauhid Khan
@TauhidK18988523 · X

RT @ellen_maceachen: Great video by Dutch researcher Evelien Brouwers on how workplace stigma leads to sick leave and unemployment: https:/…

Dec 21, 2020 · 3 shares · 375 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

RT @ellen_maceachen: Great video by Dutch researcher Evelien Brouwers on how workplace stigma leads to sick leave and unemployment: https:/…

Dec 21, 2020 · 3 shares · 750 followers View post →
djkinitz.bsky.social
@DjKinitz · X

RT @ellen_maceachen: Great video by Dutch researcher Evelien Brouwers on how workplace stigma leads to sick leave and unemployment: https:/…

Dec 21, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,811 followers View post →
Ellen MacEachen
@ellen_maceachen · X

Great video by Dutch researcher Evelien Brouwers on how workplace stigma leads to sick leave and unemployment: https://t.co/jdvzFst1xu

Dec 21, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 372 followers View post →
JoseWeststrate
@JoseWeststrate · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: Wat is het filmpje dat mijn wetenschappelijke artikel kort samenvat mooi geworden! @zonderstigma heeft het gefinancier…

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 396 followers View post →
Tranzo
@TilburgU_Tranzo · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: Wat is het filmpje dat mijn wetenschappelijke artikel kort samenvat mooi geworden! @zonderstigma heeft het gefinancier…

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 357 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Wat is het filmpje dat mijn wetenschappelijke artikel kort samenvat mooi geworden! @zonderstigma heeft het gefinancierd. Oorspronkelijke artikel is hier te vinden: https://t.co/ZstC7k2Xtr @AWVN_Young_HR @AWVN @NormaalsteZaak @MinisterieSZW @MinVWS @NSPOH https://t.co/wsX4J3fbPN

Sep 22, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

RT @cadekock: Prachtig en zeer informatief filmpje over wel of niet open zijn over gezondheidsproblemen: How workplace stigma leads to sick…

Sep 19, 2020 · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Kees de Kock
@cadekock · X

Prachtig en zeer informatief filmpje over wel of niet open zijn over gezondheidsproblemen: How workplace stigma leads to sick leave and unemployment https://t.co/2yiwbu3UhT via @YouTube

Sep 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 54 followers View post →
Changing Minds
@changingmindsnz · X

RT @NZLikeMinds: New research from the Netherland's Tilburg University concludes that mental distress stigma in the workplace "is a conside…

Sep 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,154 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

RT @NZLikeMinds: New research from the Netherland's Tilburg University concludes that mental distress stigma in the workplace "is a conside…

Sep 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
Nōku te Ao
@nokuteao · X

New research from the Netherland's Tilburg University concludes that mental distress stigma in the workplace "is a considerable and complex problem...especially regarding the long-term effects of stigma on unemployment" Read more here: https://t.co/3zvnlUj9m4

Sep 17, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,708 followers View post →
See Me
@seemescotland · X

Our Global Anti Stigma Alliance partner @zonderstigma from the Netherlands has worked with @TilburgU to create this video on how stigma can act as a barrier to sustainable employment. https://t.co/K43zviRi1D

Aug 28, 2020 · 1 like · 20,629 followers View post →
Margot Joosen
@margotjoos · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: #Stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental illness. I am very grateful th…

Aug 24, 2020 · 3 shares · 273 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

#Stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental illness. I am very grateful that the @zonderstigma funded a short video that summarizes my newest paper's main points in a clear and short video of 2.5 minutes. https://t.co/HgfcCrWtih

Aug 24, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

https://t.co/YEXaJOs0gP

Aug 12, 2020 · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Very happy that the Dutch anti-stigma organization @zonderstigma wants to fund a short video to summarize the highlights of my scientific paper on #mentalhealth #stigma and #employment which is freely available here: https://t.co/9ykOiH0zOg @SpringerPsych Nature #SharedIt #stigma

Jul 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Voor als je het hebt gemist: #stigma is een belangrijke en onderschatte factor die leidt tot langdurige werkloosheid en andere vormen van arbeidsuitval. Bij psychische en andere niet-zichtbare aandoeningen. Hier liggen kansen voor #preventie https://t.co/CkXkAxm6Rr

May 25, 2020 · 1 like · 750 followers View post →
KIMURA Masato
@massa_kim · X

Social stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with mental... - https://t.co/topLQWTjFF #ScholarAlerts

Apr 28, 2020 · 584 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

#mentalhealth #disclosure in the workplace can be crucial to PREVENT sick leave and job loss as it may lead to workplace accommodations and support, but it also LEAD TO adverse occupational outcomes, by stigma and discrimination. Read more at: https://t.co/Io6WGkTgd3

Apr 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 750 followers View post →
Margot Joosen
@margotjoos · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerN…

Apr 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 273 followers View post →
Tranzo
@TilburgU_Tranzo · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerN…

Apr 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 357 followers View post →
ProfDrEstherDeVries
@DrEstherdeVries · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerN…

Apr 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 209 followers View post →
Vincent Peters
@vpeters1991 · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerN…

Apr 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 386 followers View post →
TilburgU Research
@tilburgresearch · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerN…

Apr 22, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,761 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

NEW: #stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to unemployment in people with #mentalhealth problems @SpringerNature @TilburgU @TweetNVAB @InstituutGak @wijzijnmind @MinisterieSZW @MinVWS @ZonMw @zonderstigma @HOPprogram @UWVnl @FNOZorgvKansen https://t.co/CkXkAx4vsR

Apr 22, 2020 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 750 followers View post →
Tranzo
@TilburgU_Tranzo · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: Great to hear my position paper on #stigma and #work will soon be published in BMC Psychology! Title: 'Social stigma i…

Mar 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 357 followers View post →
Margot Joosen
@margotjoos · X

RT @EvelienBrouwers: Great to hear my position paper on #stigma and #work will soon be published in BMC Psychology! Title: 'Social stigma i…

Mar 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 273 followers View post →
Evelien Brouwers
@EvelienBrouwers · X

Great to hear my position paper on #stigma and #work will soon be published in BMC Psychology! Title: 'Social stigma is an underestimated contributing factor to #unemployment in people with mental illness or mental health issues: position paper and future directions'. @TilburgU

Mar 25, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 750 followers View post →
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