Take Time Off for Mental Health

Purdue University cares about the overall well-being of its faculty and staff, and mental health is included. As a reminder, rest and taking time off can be very beneficial for individuals and their work.

Taking “mental health” days throughout the year when needed can help increase overall productivity and attendance at work. Individuals are accustomed to taking days off for physical illness, and that mindset should be the same for taking days off for mental health needs. Mental health parity and addiction equity – which all of Purdue’s health plans have – mandates that the health plan must treat mental health and addiction conditions the same as a medical condition. Purdue’s health plan coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders includes medication, office visits, testing, in-patient and outpatient treatment. One reason employees have sick time to utilize is so they can take time off and advocate for themselves and their mental health.

To learn more about the Leaves available, see visit the Leaves, Time Off and Disability webpage.