May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, when Americans are asked to think about the problems faced by people with mental illnesses. These issues generally are considered very personal, but employers also should be evaluating the accommodations and assistance they provide for employees experiencing problems associated with their mental health.
The problems are real, and they are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2012 an estimated 43.7 million people aged 18 and over in the U.S. reported experiencing some sort of mental illness in the previous year. With staggering numbers like that, there’s a good chance that in any company there are many employees struggling with these issues. Employers need to be ready to deal with this likelihood by understanding the legal and practical implications.
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