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Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace

To avoid legal pitfalls and support employees with mental health conditions, employers must be aware of reasonable accommodation and unpaid leave requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Types of Mental Illness

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Other diseases or conditions, including various sleep-related problems and many forms of ...

The Oakland Press · 5d

Column: Mental Health: It’s time to act – awareness is not enough

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States each May to educate the public, highlight the importance of mental well-being, and advocate for better mental

Earth.com · 5d

Mental illness is caused by the whole body - not just the brain

Mental illness may involve immune system changes and brain activity, not just brain chemicals, offering new treatment hope.

Alzheimer's Society · Feb 12, 2025

Sections of the Mental Health Act for people with dementia

For example, a person with dementia may be detained under section ... Learn more about key roles in the Mental Health Act, including ‘nearest relative’. Section 3 of the Act allows for someone to be detained in hospital for treatment.

Business Insider · Nov 3, 2022

Superstitions and rituals that take over your life and add to your stress can suggest anxiety, OCD, and more

But if they start to disrupt your everyday life and overall well-being, they could suggest an underlying mental health condition, including: Read on for more examples of magical thinking and how ...

U.S. News & World Report · Sep 18, 2024

Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions

Campuses are facing what many experts call a mental health crisis. For example, 70% of students said they have struggled with mental health since starting college, according to a recent U.S. News ...

New York makes it easier to commit people with severe mental illnesses

“In a post-Covid world, there have been very difficult examples of mental health issues ... help New York first responders and hospitals to act consistently and be inclusive of those who ...

The Football Association · Jun 5, 2024

Mental health and well-being

Tackling the stigma, prejudice and discrimination that can be associated with mental health conditions both in sport and wider society is really important. The FA, along with other bodies in both football and sport, has signed the Mental Health Charter for ...

WINK NEWS · 26d

Florida Senate passes Tristin Murphy Act for mental health in jails

A bill aimed at increasing mental health awareness in jails is a step closer to becoming law in Florida. Named the “Tristin Murphy Act” after a Charlotte County man who died by suicide ...