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It's entirely up to you how much you want to disclose - you don't have to "name" your condition but be careful about words like “stress” which can mean many different things and is often misinterpreted. If you have seen your doctor, and have a diagnosis, then let your employer know you are ill.
Provide your employer with a doctor's note that outlines your need for an accommodation. While this might not prevent the discrimination itself, it will put your employer on notice of your condition and help prove your case if discrimination does occur.
If you think your employer will be understanding and you'd like to explain, you might adapt one of the following phrases to suit your situation: “I'd like to take time off as I'm not in a good frame of mind. “My depression symptoms have worsened and I need a day off to recover.
Be clear and concise, stating the specifics of how your mental health problems are impacting your work. The point here is to keep it professional and appropriate--your boss is not a therapist or close friend, so you need to stick to what matter's to the workplace.
Understanding Mental Health Discrimination in California The discrimination may be overt, such as outright refusal to hire someone due to their mental health condition, or more subtle, such as imposing unreasonable demands that are difficult for someone with a mental health condition to meet.