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April 17, 2025 |  By: Associated Press

Mental health leave in the United States

Taking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of anoption for people in the United States even though most of them probably don't know it. Both employees and employers are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with chronic depression and anxiety sometimes is a necessary and healthy choice.

A dedicated mental health leave can last months or weeks, or involve getting advance approval to take a day or days off when needed. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act entitles workers at most U.S. organizations with 50 or more employees to up to 12 weeks of leave for serious health.