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1National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/mhstats

2A New Era of Employee Well-being, 12th Annual Employer-sponsored Health & Well-being Survey, Fidelity Investments https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/resources/2021-Employer-Sponsored-Health-and-Well-being-Survey

3 National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Understanding-Health-Insurance/What-is-Mental-Health-Parity

4 Paycor, June 2021 https://www.paycor.com/resource-center/articles/pto-payout-laws-by-state/

5 HRSA https://www.hrsa.gov/opa/eligibility-and-registration/health-centers/fqhc/index.html

6 National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/help

7 Better Help, 2021 https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/what-is-sliding-scale-therapy-do-you-qualify/

8 Top Tips for Mental Health, Guardian https://www.guardianlife.com/top-tips-mental-health

9 Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

This article does not provide legal, medical or mental health advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Employers should consult their employment law counsel and/or appropriate resources to determine if an employee circumstance or dialogue constitutes a request for disability accommodation or has triggered a disability accommodation obligation under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  This article is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of the information presented.

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