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Jul 2022
29m 53s

Returning to Work After an Absence Cause...

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington
About this episode
People expect you to take time off work for things like surgery and recovery, as well as pregnancy. But if you have bipolar disorder and a period of acute sickness led you to take time off work, the process of returning to the workplace may feel daunting. What do you even say to your colleagues?  The added pressure of making yourself attractive to employers ... Show More
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