Should You Tell Your Boss Or Clients That You Have Depression Or Any Other Mental Illnesses?

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and if I had the time, I would have written blog posts at least three times a week for this month. I am quite busy at the moment, so let me strive at least once a week. I should be writing once a week regardless of the month or time of year. However, I do want to discuss something significant. Many people who suffer from depression or any other mental illness don’t know if they should tell their bosses or clients/customers if they are freelancers or other business owners.

My question to those who don’t know if they should share anything to do with their mental illnesses is — why? If that is you, then what makes you hesitant to share? Oh, wait, the stigma. That is what it is. If you want the stigma to end about depression and any mental illness you have, you are responsible for spreading awareness. It is as simple as that. It may be simple, but I know it does not mean it is easy.

I understand that when you tell your boss or clients/customers about your mental illness, it is not something that you can casually bring up over a cup of coffee or right after a Zoom meeting. It would be best if you planned to have the discussion. It won’t be an easy discussion to have for you. Therefore, you must find a day and time that will be…