The ultimate question in any relationship whether it is a professional or private one; if and when do I let this person know I face mental health challenges?
In a perfect world disclosure would be as simple as you make the statement, they ask a few questions, you answer and everyone continues on viewing each other as they did before but with a new level of understanding and appreciation for one another. Unfortunately that utopia has yet to exist which leaves us with the sometimes overwhelming complexities of disclosure.
Things to consider:
1) Does disclosure have the potential of benefiting BOTH ..