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Everyone gets nervous or anxious from time to time—when speaking in public, for instance, or when going through financial difficulty. For some people, however, anxiety becomes so frequent, or so forceful, that it begins to take over their lives. It’s just one of the many forms of mental illness that provoke shame and stigma. Dr. Christine Adams has been a practicing psychiatrist for forty years. She’s co-author of “Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and Relationships”, based on a groundbreaking new concept of personalities and relationships. Dr. Adams is here to discuss the many ways mental health impacts the workplace, why employees hesitate to share mental health issues with bosses or coworkers, and how you can to deal with an employee or boss who may suffer mental issues. Her website is www.doctorchristineadams.com