The MSB Legal Tool-kit
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Infographic: U.S. Mental Health Law Factsheet
Get a primer on past and current mental health laws with this colorful infographic. Find out how U.S. law is working in favor of your mental health!
Knowledge is Power – Why Understanding the Law is Vital to your Recovery
Because staring an abuser in the face and quoting provisions from the National Mental Health Act will make them think twice about infantilizing, gaslighting, or abusing you. Also it’s pretty bad ass. This week on MSB is all about exploring the power of Mental Health Laws and Legislation and what that means to you in …
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Special Topic: Making The Family and Medical Leave Act work for YOU!
Continuing on with our mental health in the workplace topic, I wanted to take a minute to highlight a very important piece of legislation, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and how it can really help those who are struggling with mental illness stay secure while focusing on getting healthy. Like all legislation, the FMLA …
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5 Steps to Balancing Work and Mental Health
Psst, hey you. Yeah, you! I’m going to let you in on a secret: I hate work. I know, I know – it sounds preposterous. If you know me even a little bit, you know I’m dedicated, responsible, and tend to find and keep jobs for a while. I’ve excelled in just about every job …