Historian shares his own experience with mental illness

Gleb Tsipursky had a big decision to make.

An assistant professor of history at Ohio State University-Newark, he went on medical leave from his job in the winter to recover from a mental illness.

After several months of therapy, he was looking forward to assuming his responsibilities and returning to the classroom in the fall. But one big question remained.

Should he tell people about his mental illness? Or would it be better to keep it to himself?

He knew there was a chance that speaking out could have negative consequences. People he considered friends or colleagues might turn away from him. He might be subjected to negative stereotypes associated with his disease. ...