Crisis Help Now: 429-8167
  Search

Being Well

Getting Well

Understanding Mental Health
About Capital District Mental Health
Youth
Seniors
Parents & Caregivers
Grief and Loss
Mental Illness and Work
Employment and the Law
Managing Stress at Work
All About Resumes
Tips Sheets

Staying Well

I am...

I want information on...

I want to...

Text Size Increase Font Size on Portal Decrease Font Size on Portal Reset Font sizes to Portal Defaults.
Mental Illness and Work

 Many people find work a fulfilling and worthwhile use of their time and skills. You may have given up work due to mental illness and now feel ready to get back, either in a full-time or part-time capacity. Maybe you are looking for smething rewarding to do with your time that would also gicve you the ability to earn your own money. Maybe you want to change your job and make looking for a new job as stress-free as possible.

Two key pieces of any job-search plan are a strong resume and a winning cover letter.

If you are returning to work after seeking help for a mentlal illness, you should know your rights.

 Visit our section for information and tips on getting ready to go back to work.

Read Robert's story about returning to work after treatment for a mental illness.

 Many people find work a fulfilling and worthwhile use of their time and skills. You may have given up work due to mental illness and now feel ready to get back, either in a full-time or part-time capacity. Maybe you are looking for smething rewarding to do with your time that would also gicve you the ability to earn your own money. Maybe you want to change your job and make looking for a new job as stress-free as possible.

Two key pieces of any job-search plan are a strong resume and a winning cover letter.

If you are returning to work after seeking help for a mentlal illness, you should know your rights.

 Visit our section for information and tips on getting ready to go back to work.

Read Robert's story about returning to work after treatment for a mental illness.

Copyright 2009 by Our Healthy Minds