"Our new research suggests that what people living with chronic mental illnesses need most to succeed at work is for their managers to be flexible and trust them. This includes the freedom to adjust their schedules and workloads to make their jobs more compatible with their efforts to manage and treat their symptoms. For that to happen, managers need to trust that these workers are committed to their jobs and their employers."
"We gathered our data from three sources: anonymous blog posts from 171 people, Reddit posts from 781 people, and in-depth interviews with 59 workers employed in a variety of jobs across multiple industries. All these people worked while dealing with chronic mental illness, such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. The blog posts were maintained by a nonprofit concerned with the experiences of individuals living with mental illness. We focused on posts tagged "work.""
More than 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with mental illness during their lifetimes, experiencing conditions that influence thoughts, feelings, and actions and may conflict with workplace demands. Managerial flexibility and trust are vital for these employees to succeed, including allowing adjustments to schedules and workloads so jobs align with symptom management and treatment. Managers must believe these workers remain committed to their roles and employers. Data sources included 171 anonymous blog posts, 781 Reddit posts, and 59 in-depth interviews with employed individuals across industries. Participants reported conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. Internet-based data limited demographic details and the study excluded post–mid-March 2020 narratives.
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