Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental illness can be considered disabled. As stated by the US Department of Justice, a disabled individual is someone who:
- Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
- Has a history or record of such an impairment
- Or is perceived by others as having such an impairment
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