ALMOST nine out of 10 people living with depression would rather "suffer in silence" than confide in their work colleagues, research shows.
This is because many fear that revealing their problem will harm their career prospects, a new report has found.
Researchers are calling for employers to implement better support networks for their staff to ensure their mental health is protected.
The report, titled The Elephant in the Boardroom: Getting Mentally Fit for Work, surveyed more than 4000 Australians with depression and stress disorders.
Of these, 89 per cent believed the stigma in the workplace could be reduced if mental health disorders were given the same care and compassion as physical illnesses.
Another 79 per cent wanted to see a mental health policy in place which listed all employees' rights and prohibited an organisation from discriminating against someone with a mental illness.
Study author Graeme Cowen says simple things in the workplace can make life easier for someone who's having a tough time.
"One of the things is having a manager or people around them who seem to care about them as a person," Mr Cowen told AAP.
"Having emotional support is perhaps the most important thing."
However, he said it was equally important that other support systems were introduced across the workforce.
"Organisations need to make available easy to find, anonymously accessed, resources and information.
"I have never seen stress levels higher amongst Australian employees.
He warned that employees risked making the situation worse for themselves by remaining silent, as managers could mistake their symptoms for laziness or incompetence.
"A boss could see it as a performance management issue, rather than someone who needs help and assistance."
Mr Cowan will present his report at the National ComCare Conference in Canberra on Thursday.
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