A Formula For Mental Health Disclosure At Work | Ep 1 Mindful Dialogues podcast by IMH

Principal clinical psychologist Leow Lilyn has helped many of her clients tackle the crucial question: Should I tell my boss that I have a mental health condition? In this first episode of Mindful Dialogues, we talk about a framework to approach the whys or why nots behind disclosure. We also share free online resources for employees to equip themselves with the right knowledge and mindset before discussing mental health issues with their bosses. Stay tuned till end of the episode to hear Lilyn and Kaiyi demonstrate how to approach the topic in a kind and fair way that gets results!
1:43 - What's on a job application form and does Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) protect job seekers?
4:25 - What are the pros and cons of disclosure?
5:31 - Relating poor work performance to health issues
7:41 - How can employers make hiring practices fair to persons with mental health conditions?
8:56 - The intentions behind disclosure
9:31 - Investing in workplace adjustments and welfare generates a return
14:49 - Does disclosing mental health conditions mean that an employee wants concession?
19:11 - Conceal or reveal - a guide to telling employers about a mental health condition
19:46 - When employers need to know about your mental health condition
26:45 - Example of how a conversation on disclosure can go
34:24 - Experts React
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About Mindful Dialogues
In IMH's first ever podcast, we discuss mental health issues closest to the hearts of people of Singapore. Tune in to hear real stories and discussions with mental health experts, caregivers, and persons with lived experience. Join us as we spark important conversations on mental health, lend support to those in recovery and empower listeners to make positive changes in life. Pull up a chair and take a seat. Let’s navigate these complex issues together!
This first season is hosted by principal medical social worker, Lee Kaiyi. As a medical social worker with IMH for over 10 years, Kaiyi ​has helped caregivers and patients navigate their journey to wellness with the support of various community resources. Kaiyi is also a mental health advocate in her own time, educating others on how to be sensitive towards those silently going through challenges and helping them build healthy relationships. She is also passionate about music for its healing and cathartic effects on those who face difficulty verbalising their feelings.
Our guest is principal clinical psychologist Leow Lilyn. As a psychologist with IMH for over 15 years, Lilyn has treated adult patients with a range of mental health conditions and has a special interest in obsessive compulsive disorder. She is passionate about educating people to understand their mental health needs so they can live a full and vibrant life.
Catch us this October as we release episodes every Tuesday, 5pm on RUclips and Spotify!
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[@ODAATPodcast]

Thanks for creating this series! ❤

[@faithwong796]

Thank you for sharing. The role play was good @30.07 but in real working environment. may not be like this .. we do not have many mental friendly companies over here.