Figure 1
Recruitment Process
Table 1:
Demographics of Study Participants
| Pseudonym | Age | Gender | Occupation | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Kate” | 34 | Female | Director of Risk in Financial Organisation | Major Depressive Disorder Traits of Generalised Anxiety Disorder |
| “Orla” | 29 | Female | Research Assistant & PhD student in Educational Organisation | ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Traits of OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder) EDNOS (Eating-Disorder not Otherwise Specified) |
| “Laura” | 60 | Female | IT professional and educator in Educational Organisation | Bipolar II Disorder |
Table 2:
Superordinate and Subordinate Themes
| Superordinate themes | Sub themes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antecedents of Disclosure | Working with an MI – Silence and Impression management Moving Towards Disclosure |
| 2 | Disclosure and the Organisation | Work & Relationship Outcomes The Organisation: Myth, Reality, & Supports |
| 3 | Disclosure and the Self | Self-Management: Changing behaviour & Perceptions of Stigma Opinions on own disclosure |