Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is proposing a mental health leave policy for county employees. This proposal comes after Hidalgo's own experience with clinical depression. In 2023, she took a leave of absence from her role to receive treatment at a facility outside of Texas.
The leave lasted for two months, during which time she received inpatient care. Further details about the proposed policy are available from Houston Public Media.
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