Earning a living is hard, and it’s even harder when you’re also trying to stay well and manage your mental health condition. Whether it’s a short mental health blip, or you’re dealing with a chronic mental illness or disability, this video well help you think about what else you can do to make the days at work more manageable.

I talk about reasonable adjustments/accomodations under anti discrimination laws, owning your health and your needs and having a plan in place to help you get back on track quickly.

Resources:

WRAP info: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/person-centred-framework/recovery-toolbox/wellness-recovery-action-plan-wrap/

https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/docs/WRAP.pdf
https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/wrap-can-help/mental-health/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/discrimination-in-everyday-life/reasonable-adjustments/

https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/

Rights at work (UK):
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at-work/

Disability rights and Equality Act 2010 https://www.gov.uk/rights-disabled-person

Rights at work (USA)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employers/accommodations

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