Taking Time off Work for Mental Health...

Ha ha

Not laughing at mental health just that my boss would care which is extra sad because I work in care industry. I have asked for time off when my kids off in February I will find out if I can have time off when I get that rota and we get 3 in a week. Today I have to be in two places at once again had to change rota round again

I would try and book it as holiday if possible and then if I couldn't and it was a super bad day, then it would be a sick day, as mental illness is an illness and it can affect us all differently. If I'm able to take the time I NEED off then it means I can be there and focus better to recover to be there for a longer time.

I struggle massively but it doesn't always come with a warning, so sadly it wouldn't be fair for me to get a job in a place where I am 'needed' like care or emergency services or even helping others with mental health. I can help on a basis where I can select hours or help online, but my own mental health would stop me from helping those that need it possibly when they need it. So as much as I love helping others, it's extra pressure, which would likely make my mental health worse and it would be counter productive and put others at risk for now

No, they should not because some may use it as an excuse to get time of work