For those of you who have taken mental health or a similar medical leave, how long did you take? Debating between requesting 2 or 3 months but not sure if too long.

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I wouldn't give details why, and then take as long as you need. I think 2 months is super doable. 3 if you need it. Assuming your firm is fairly large, you'll be eligible for FMLA leave (unpaid) if they won't approve you for paid leave. Good luck no matter what you end up doing. Take care of yourself first.

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You definitely need the time and err closer to 3. I took a leave for burnout and took 4 weeks thinking it was an eternity. Spoke to a friend who is a psychiatrist and was told it takes your brain 4 months to rewire itself after something like that so 4 weeks is insufficient. Though definitely talk to your doctor about your situation and heed their advice.

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Helpful! Thank you!

Wait firms will approve something like this? In other words it would be paid?

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You’d go out on short-term disability, which is some portion of your salary. You’ll need a document from your doctor saying this leave is recommended.

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How do you create the underlying documentation for an FMLA leave? Doctor visit/letter?

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