I work in children’s education and I’ve asked some UK folks in other subs about this; people said I don’t have to disclose my mental health issues but it could be helpful or even necessary if I have a crisis down the line. (ETA: I have depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I’ve never had my MH impact my work in too conspicuous of a way but I’ve just moved to the UK by myself so I don’t have the same support system I’m used to.) I want to know what this community thinks about it though; in the US my response would be “hell no” to disclosing but it seems norms are different in the UK, I’m not sure to what degree.
My new employer’s (a charity with around 50 staff members, if that makes any difference) questionnaire asks about several physical conditions like fainting, epilepsy, migraine. I do get migraines and that seems fine/useful for me to disclose.
Then it asks if you’ve suffered with Anxiety or Depression in the last 3 years, Please provide any relevant details:
And finally: If you answer ‘YES’ to any of the above, please give full details below including any prescription medication that has or is being taken:
I guess for that one I have the choice of disclosing none or all of my meds, or just disclosing the non-psychiatric ones.
Like I said, people on other subs have encouraged me to be open while acknowledging that I don’t have to be. r/antiwork, what’s your take? Thank you!