--- title: Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Mental Health Diagnosis? [W&S 161] description: Work Smart, Invest, Retire Well – offers personal finance, investing, career insights, and entrepreneurial stories to help you build wealth, achieve financial independence, and live a richer, wiser life. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/WnS%20161.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-161#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Mar 23, 2026, 1:04:24 PM # Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Mental Health Diagnosis? \[W&S 161\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-161) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-161) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-161) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-161)   [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Mental health is something many workplaces say they support today. But when it comes to actually sharing a diagnosis at work, many professionals still choose to stay silent. Why is that? Through an honest and thought-provoking discussion, we unpack the fears, trade-offs, and decisions people face when navigating their careers while managing their mental wellbeing. Joining us for this conversation are two experienced voices in mental health: - Sharon Teo - Psychotherapist and Educator, who works with individuals across diverse communities including athletes, military personnel, and youth. - Dr Mian-Li Ong - Clinical Psychologist, who works with children and adults navigating ADHD, trauma, depression, and other mental health challenges.   Together, they share insights from both clinical practice and real-world workplace experiences, helping us better understand the difficult decisions professionals face every day. If you’ve ever wondered whether being open about mental health could impact your career, this is a conversation worth listening to. 🎧 Tune in to hear the full episode. **What We Discuss:** -  [03:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y&t=211s) What does being neurodivergent mean? - [08:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y&t=482s) Why are professionals afraid to share? - [18:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y&t=1099s) What shows it’s safe to share? - [22:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y&t=1321s) How do workplaces quietly punish disclosure? - [27:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y&t=1678s) What happens when people hide for years?  **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BQLPS8WhGlgbadiP6XjHm?si=QtFN8uXURcineeHQwdv6Kg) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptBDR8A0h2Y) - [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-you-tell-your-boss-about-your-mental-health/id1487004505?i=1000756631916) New episodes every [Monday ](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/wise-and-shine) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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