Primary Care Physician Records:
- Schedule appointments to discuss harassment-related health impacts
- Request doctor document connection between workplace stress and symptoms
- Ask for written notes about impact on your physical and mental health
- Get referrals to mental health professionals when appropriate
- Maintain copies of all medical records and prescriptions
Mental Health Professional Documentation:
- Seek counseling or therapy to address harassment trauma
- Request written assessments of harassment impact on mental health
- Document diagnoses related to workplace harassment (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- Keep records of therapy sessions and treatment recommendations
- Obtain letters detailing how harassment affects your daily functioning
Specialist Care Documentation:
- Document stress-related physical symptoms (headaches, digestive issues, sleep disorders)
- Get specialist evaluations when primary symptoms require expert care
- Request written opinions connecting symptoms to workplace harassment
- Maintain records of treatments and medications prescribed
- Document any disability or accommodation needs that arise
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Records
Utilizing EAP Services:
- Contact your company's EAP for counseling services
- Document that you sought help for workplace harassment
- Request written summaries of services provided
- Keep records of referrals made through EAP
- Note any limitations or conflicts in EAP services
Privacy Considerations:
- Understand EAP confidentiality policies
- Know what information may be shared with employer
- Request copies of any reports sent to company
- Consider outside counseling for complete confidentiality
- Document any breaches of EAP confidentiality
Documenting Physical and Emotional Symptoms
Daily Health Log:
Track daily symptoms related to harassment:
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia, nightmares, early waking)
- Physical symptoms (headaches, nausea, muscle tension)
- Emotional symptoms (anxiety, depression, irritability)
- Changes in appetite or eating patterns
- Impact on personal relationships and activities
Work Performance Impact:
Document how health issues affect job performance:
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Increased absences or tardiness
- Reduced productivity or quality of work
- Conflicts with coworkers due to stress
- Inability to participate in workplace activities