A survey of more than 1000 UK adults to mark Mental Health Awareness Week found that almost half are unlikely to tell their boss about problems such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.
Sue Baker, head of the charity Time to Change, says telling your boss about a psychiatric illness is not always advised, particularly if an employer is not openly supportive of mental health problems in the workplace.
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The study, published online in March in Research Policy, found high levels of mental distress among students. More than half of respondents reported at least two mental-health symptoms in recent weeks, and 32% reported four or more symptoms. Common complaints included feelings of constant strain, unhappiness, worry-induced sleep problems, and an inability to enjoy everyday activities. Continue reading
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