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Finding an accommodation
Ultimately, the employer decides which accommodation will be used, however, employees do have a
voice in this decision.
Employees and managers should discuss what the employee most needs as far as support, equipment,
or changes in order to complete main tasks. Examples of accommodations for workers with psychiatric
disabilities are:
» Concentration or distraction issues: More frequent reminders of tasks and due dates; a quieter work
environment; more frequent short breaks; work from home (if this doesn’t cause undue hardship).
» Managing treatment and medication: Flexible schedule to allow for appointments; more frequent
breaks for medication; part-time schedule until medication plan stabilizes.

» Anxiety: Use of white noise earphones; attending meetings remotely; working from home part-or
full-time; exchanging non-essential job tasks with another employee; changes in management style
of supervisor.

Reach out to your HR Business Partner to help guide you through the accommodation process.

Growing our mental health intelligence

Did you know that about one in five of your current employees is working with a
psychiatric disability? (source: ADA Publications & Videos) As an organization,
developing our capacity to respond effectively when a mental illness arises is not just
a “nice to do” or about legal compliance. It is a key talent management practice that Check it out!
clearly connects to your ability to fully leverage talent.
Research shows that leaders with three hours of mental health awareness training Click to access
information about our
(MHAT) report improved attitudes about mental health and a higher motivation to Employee Assistance
promote mental health at work. (source: American Psychological Association) Program.

At MIL, there are readily available tools and resources to support you if you or
someone you care about are struggling with issues related to mental health, through
our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These resources can help you get the quality
of care needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

Reminders

Be on the lookout- May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
MIL will be providing weekly mental health information on various mental health topics. We will
also be providing a short mental health series that you can access at your leisure in MILTON.

Throughout the year, MIL will continue to support mental health wellness by providing quarterly
mental health and wellness information, resources, and tips. This is in addition to MIL’s Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) which also has helpful resources including appropriate webinars.

Coming Soon: Annual Data Privacy and Security Training!