A RECENT report published by The Lancet found that one in eight people, nearly a billion people worldwide, are living with a mental health condition. One in seven in the 10-19 age group suffers from a mental condition, according to the report. These people experience a double threat: the impact of the condition itself and … Read more
Interviewers must know how to navigate the conversation properly, to avoid being discriminatory or disrespectful. This article was developed by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) in partnership with the National Council on Social Service (NCSS). When a job candidate discloses a mental health condition at the interview stage, it is … Read more
Being a parent is enough in itself, and being a parent of young children when faced with a serious problem Mental illness Sounds like an emotional and psychological minefield. But it doesn’t have to be so daunting: It’s possible to manage a personal mental health condition and raise a family. I have lived with Bipolar … Read more