Plaintiff seeks to recover actual, compensatory, liquidated, and punitive damages for discrimination based upon discrimination concerning his disability. Plaintiff submits a request to the court for lost salary and benefits, future lost salary and benefits, and compensatory damages for emotional pain and suffering.
Discrimination With Mental Health In Bexar
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How Does Systemic Oppression and Discrimination Impact People? A lack of availability of mental health services. Transportation issues, difficulty finding childcare/taking time off work. The belief that mental health treatment “doesn't work” The high level of mental health stigma in minority populations.
Lack of understanding by family, friends, coworkers, or others. Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing. Bullying, physical violence or harassment. Health insurance that doesn't adequately cover your mental illness treatment.
Harassment slurs and name-calling. graffiti, images or cartoons showing people with mental health disabilities in a negative light. singling out a person for teasing or jokes related to their mental health disability or addiction.
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Our best mental health tips - backed by research Get closer to nature. Get more from your sleep. Keep moving. Eat healthy food. Be kind and help create a better world. Be curious and open-minded to new experiences. Plan things to look forward to. Learn to understand and manage your feelings.
Medical records, along with corroborating testimony, can prove you have or had a disability. However, in cases where discrimination is based on a perceived disability, substantiating employer statements or nonverbal conduct regarding your mental or physical abilities becomes crucial.
Employment Anti-Discrimination Laws Employment actions taken against an individual who has a mental health condition or substance use disorder may violate these antidiscrimination laws.
Discrimination may be obvious and direct, such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment. Or it may be unintentional or subtle, such as someone avoiding you because the person assumes you could be unstable, violent or dangerous due to your mental illness.
Examples of mental health discrimination include mocking an employee for going to therapy or taking medication for their mental health; requiring someone to take a night shift even though their medication makes them excessively drowsy; or punishing a person for missing work due to their mental health.
Submitting a Complaint Against Health Care Facilities (Except Substance Abuse Chemical Dependency Treatment or Narcotic or Opioid Treatment Facilities) Complaint hotline: 1-800-458-9858, Option 5. Email: hfcplaints@hhs.texas. Fax: 833-709-5735. Mailing address: Health and Human Services Commission.