1 in 6 British workers are affected by conditions like anxiety and depression every year. It is a myth that people with mental health problems can’t work. With the right support people with mental health problems perform vital roles in workplaces across the country.
However, mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace remain an issue. The blogs below are written by people who have experience of mental illness in the workplace and show the different ways people can react.
By writing about their experiences they aim to raise awareness of the issue and challenge stereotypes around something that can affect all of us. Pledge to talk about your experiences of mental health >>
Read more about what support is available at work and information for managers and employers.
When I was first 
No, you're right I don't look depressed. That's because I'm not depressed at the moment. I do live with depression and I have for all of my adult life. It doesn't mean that I spend my days with a face akin to Melpomene (muse of tragedy).
As an equalities professional I have always been extremely keen to get people to tick those little monitoring boxes - the ones that ask your ethnic background or gender, for example.
I have 
