Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations

By: Julie Wolfe, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 24, 2025

Words: 1,204

Last Updated: 1 month ago

By Julie Wolfe, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.

In 2022, a national survey found that about 60 million American adults – approximately 23% of the U.S. adult population – were living with a mental illness, defined as a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral disorder.

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