Should you tell your boss about your mental illness? Here's what to weigh up
- Written by: Elizabeth Stratton, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney
ShutterstockWhether you know about it or not, it’s likely someone you work with or manage has a mental illness. One in five Australians have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months.
Many people stay silent about their mental illness at work. Roughly 50%–70% of employees choose not to disclose their condition. This may leave...
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