I read this years ago, but I think it is as relevant today as it was in 2018 when it first came out. It is one of the most personally relevant articles I have seen on mental health.

I think many of us who have no other mental health issues are still not immune from this type of challenge to our health. I have been fortunate in never having had innate depression or other mental health issues, but certainly the world many of us live and work in makes us more sick.

I have never felt there is any stigma associated with any form of illness..if you are ill you are ill. It would be dated to feel shame over ignorant stereotypes.

But I do think the worst employers out there want to pass off as an employee's health issue, issues they specifically create. It is a tortuous dilemma. Most employers are only concerned with pr or lawsuits when they stress employees to the point of a breakdown.

I like this article because it explores the politics of workplace mental health issues.

Anyway I thought I would post this here. I found it comforting and thought it might help other people as well:

https://theconversation.com/how-neoliberalism-is-damaging-your-mental-health-90565