In “Life Quakes”, our viewer is going through a situation many people face: hiding depression in the workplace. She knows she needs help, but she’s terrified of the stigma. Will telling her boss hurt her career? Host Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Jude Black offers guidance.
You’re Not Alone
Struggling with mental health at work is incredibly common. Hiding it only makes things harder in the long run.
Assess Your Workplace
Is the culture open to discussing mental health? This will influence whether or not it’s safe to speak to HR or your boss.
There Are Options
Even if disclosing to your job isn’t ideal, you can still find support. See a doctor, find an online support group, or confidentially contact an employee assistance program (if your company has one).
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