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How mental health can impact your hiring prospects

Employers need to realise the importance of mental health as part of their hiring process. [iStockphoto]

While the discussion on mental health is not new, especially from the recent past, the latest research and AI innovations continue to produce findings that every job seeker should be aware of.

Research from the US National Library of Medicine points out that applicants who disclose mental health problems are discriminated against in the hiring process.

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