Employers are far less likely to employ people with mental illnesses than those with physical ailments (疾病),a report shows. The government is 1 an initiative urging employers to improve conditions for people with a mental health problem.

　　It is 2 one in four people will suffer a mental illness at some point in their lives. And even for those with more common types of mental illness, such as 3 , only about half are 4 employed.

　　The voluntary standards, launched to 5 with World Mental Health Day, will also be used by public sector organizations, including local councils, government departments and hospitals. The Disability Discrimination Act, which comes into force this December, will require these bodies to end 6 discrimination and promote equality of opportunity.

　　Health Minister Rosie Winterton said: “ 7 and stigma (耻辱)still surround the issue of mental ill-health and when someone does develop a problem, they often do not get the support they need from society to help them recover.”

　　"We all have a role to play in helping to 8 this issue. Employers can help by raising awareness of mental health issues amongst staff, supporting those affected and combating discrimination against staff and customers.”

　　‘‘This is good for staff and good for employers, who we know will benefit from reduced staff 9 and sickness absences.” Work and Pensions Minister Lord Hunt said‘ 'Work is important and beneficial to our physical and mental well-being. Because of this, it is essential that we remove the 10 that prevent people starting, returning to,or remaining in work.”

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