How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Employer

Disclosing our mental health to others can sometimes feel scary. When we’re not sure how those around us will react, we might be hesitant to open up.

While it may be uncomfortable at first, being open about our mental health can have its benefits. Talking openly allows others to better understand us and can enable them to provide us with much-needed support.

The same is true for talking about mental health at work. Many of us spend a lot of our time at our jobs. We find purpose and fulfillment when we enjoy what we do at work.

On the other hand, when we feel isolated or burned out at our job, our work performance can slip. In fact, it’s common for employees to leave jobs due to burn out and work dissatisfaction.