I haven't posted before but this topic is particularly close to my heart :) I have been both an employer and an employee, and a friend and it was part of my job for a while to make reasonable adjustments for people with both physical and mental health conditions. I'm wondering if you are in the UK. In the UK, if you have a diagnosis that is chronic and long term, mental or physical or both, then it is classed as a disability. A disability is a protected characteristic under the equality act 2010. As a person with a disability, you are then entitled to "reasonable adjustments" should you wish to disclose your disability to your employer. Reasonable adjustments for a mental health condition might be working from home occasionally (if it is reasonable), rest breaks, extra time to compete certain tasks, extended deadlines, even such requests for neutral language in order to minimise the risk of harm caused by the interpretation of a poorly worded email or letter. It may be necessary for other staff to be trained in some way to make adjustments. Just like somebody who may need a ramp up a step for wheelchair access, you are entitled, this is a human right to level the playing field so you are not discriminated against. Many employees and employers are not aware of the ramifications of the ' reasonable adjustment' parts of the equality act and so suffer disadvantage / inequality in the workplace. It is always your choice whether you disclose a disability to your employer. You do not have to consent to give HR your medical history either. Most responsible employers / hr will refer to an independent occupational health consultant (OHC) to agree the adjustments with you. Inexperienced employers may ask you for access to your medical records - do not consent, they don't need anything more than a letter from your GP and a consultation with an OHC. When the OHC reports back to the employer on the appropriate adjustments, the employer, if they are sensible, will put them in place. And then you are at far lower risk of being sacked or suffering discrimination as a result of the symptoms of your disability. If the employer fails to make the agreed reasonable adjustments, after the point at which they have been disclosed, then you may have a case for tribunal or compensation if you are discriminated against. It's a difficult process and many people with mental health conditions do not have the energy to pursue such complicated litigation however it is sometimes simply helpful to know that you have rights, and they cannot be ignored. It makes you feel supported by the law and this can only help, right? TLDR: Google 'reasonable adjustments' for more info, sorry I would post links but I'm on the phone. Best wishes