Thinking about taking a mental health leave? Here are the steps to take, according to an employment lawyer.

Craig Levey, an employment lawyer, shares how employees can approach taking time off for their mental health. Olga Pankova/Getty Images Employment lawyer Craig Levey has seen an uptick in employees taking leave from work due to mental health. He shares five steps workers should take if they are considering taking mental health leave. There are laws under which employees may qualify to take leave, such as the FMLA and the ADA. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Craig Levey,…