Notably, a health leave doesn’t have to fit the Cornell SDS definition of a “health leave” nor does it have to be an actual “health leave.” How you define it is up to you, what matters is you. Students should not be afraid of taking time off for their mental health, as mental health is, and should always be perceived as, just as important as physical health. Redefining the term “health leave” may seem a little unnecessary, but it can help in a multitude of cases. The term “health leave” can also be defined as any period where time is taken to work on oneself, regardless of whether an official “health leave” is taken. The point is, you don’t have to call a “health leave” a “health leave.” For some people, this might not matter.

Source: Daily Sun September 08, 2023 01:25 UTC