To conceal or reveal a mental health issue at work? That is the question for many injured or ill workers
Lauren Finestone
A tool to help someone decide whether or not to disclose a mental health issue helped unemployed people find and retain employment. Does that study offer insights for the workers’ comp industry?Deciding whether or not to disclose a mental health condition at work is a very personal and complex decision. Disclosure has pros and cons. Disclosing might mean more support from co-workers and work adjustments that may help workers stay at work when they’re going through a tough time. But it could also result in stigma and discrimination, which may damage careers and lead to loss of work. If you don’t tell, you avoid...