Can't Work Due to Mental Illness?
The Main Law Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (Ada). It Mostly Protects People from Discrimination at Work and in Public Places and Programs. Under the...
The main law is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It mostly protects people from discrimination at work and in public places and programs. Under the ADA, you are protected if: Your mental health condition (if left untreated) interferes with your ability to get things done at home or at work.
Can I be off work with mental illness?
Your employer can refer you to occupational health if you have a mental health problem that is affecting your work or causing you to take time off sick, particularly if this is more than 2 or 3 weeks at once.
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What mental conditions qualify for disability?
- Schizoid disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
- Anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia and social phobia.
- Mood disorders such as major and dysthymic depression and bipolar.
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