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Woman gets surprising email from boss after taking time off for mental health
Despite mental health being spoken about by the likes of Lady Gaga and the royal family, many of us still struggle to discuss the issue in the workplace.
Even more of us would never think of taking time off to focus on our mental health.
One woman took the plunge and did just that. Web developer and engineer Madalyn Parker sent an open email to her colleagues that read: ?I?m taking today and tomorrow to focus on my mental health. Hopefully I?ll be back next week refreshed and back to 100%.?
When she received a reply from the CEO of the company, Parker didn?t expect a positive one. So she was pleasantly surprised to read Ben Congleton?s supportive words.
?I just wanted to personally thank you for sending emails like this. Every time you do, I use it as a reminder of the importance of using sick days for mental health,? he wrote. ?I can?t believe this is not standard practice at all organisations.?
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