Disclosure Management When Returning to Work After a Leave of Absence Due to Mental Illness.

People with mental illness must often decide the extent to which they want to disclose their mental illness publicly. Especially in the context of work, this is a complex and individual decision. This Open Forum discusses the importance of well-reasoned disclosure management to increase the chances of successful workplace reintegration after a leave of absence due to a mental illness. The authors posit that despite the risks of stigma and discrimination, disclosing a mental illness to an employer can benefit employees. However, proper support is often essential in establishing how to best manage disclosure or nondisclosure.