Laura Handrick HR Professional

You can be fired for behaviors caused by mental health issues if they affect your ability to do your job. However, admitting to firing someone for a mental health condition is risky because doing so may be considered discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Instead,  a company may terminate an employee at any time for any reason using a doctrine referred to as “at-will employment.” However, employers risk being sued (by you) for wrongful termination or discrimination if they terminate you solely because of your mental health (and can still perform your job).

Learn more about your options for mental health coverage through your health insurance, and how to calculate final costs.

An EAP is a company-sponsored program offering mental health support for personal or work-related issues. The firm benefits by supporting staff with free, confidential counseling, assessments, and family support. That results in a mentally healthy culture with optimized employee productivity.

Millions of people live with social anxiety and find meaningful, well-paying jobs. The best careers may involve working with nature, technology, numbers, animals, and more.