Tag: schizophrenia

5 Tips for Accommodating Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Illnesses

By Mark Wiletsky, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP Nov 6, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 6, 2018

An estimated 16.1 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2015, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That number represents 6.7 percent of all American adults who are 18 or older. Seven or eight out of every 100 people will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) […]

Are coworkers out to get paranoid employee?

By Kansas Employment Law Letter Nov 20, 2016 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by J. Steven Massoni Mental impairments are some of the most challenging disabilities to accommodate. Read on to learn about how one company managed a difficult situation with an employee who suffers from a mental health disorder and how your company should respond in similar circumstances.  Imagine this Kenneth Tyler has worked for the company […]