Jay A
New Member
Hey there,
Thanks to all for a warm welcome to the forum here. I was a little anxious at first, but after doing some browsing and seeing the fun responses to my intro post, I feel better.
I could really use some advice about how I should go about letting my employer know of my recent diagnosis. I've been working there for 1 year now, and have pretty decent relationships with my coworkers - I actually told 2 of them about my diagnosis already since they are the people I work the most with. I believe it is important for my employer in general to have this information so that we can communicate better - I just don't know how to start the conversation.
I was told when I first started that if my doctor had anything they wanted my employer to know, I should talk to this HR person, but that person has since left the company, and now I'm not sure who to reach out to. My plan was going to be reaching out to the head of HR since the other person is gone, but I've thought about it too much, and now I'm not entirely sure.
I'm not even sure what to say? Like "hi I want to inform you of a mental health issue?" do people do that? I don't know - I feel lost. Help
Thanks to all for a warm welcome to the forum here. I was a little anxious at first, but after doing some browsing and seeing the fun responses to my intro post, I feel better.
I could really use some advice about how I should go about letting my employer know of my recent diagnosis. I've been working there for 1 year now, and have pretty decent relationships with my coworkers - I actually told 2 of them about my diagnosis already since they are the people I work the most with. I believe it is important for my employer in general to have this information so that we can communicate better - I just don't know how to start the conversation.
I was told when I first started that if my doctor had anything they wanted my employer to know, I should talk to this HR person, but that person has since left the company, and now I'm not sure who to reach out to. My plan was going to be reaching out to the head of HR since the other person is gone, but I've thought about it too much, and now I'm not entirely sure.
I'm not even sure what to say? Like "hi I want to inform you of a mental health issue?" do people do that? I don't know - I feel lost. Help