Im inpatient at the moment and many of the people in here do not disclose to their workplace the reason for their absence. Some of the "excuses" I have heard that have been accepted by workplaces are -

- Health retreat
- Ill family member that needs a few weeks care
- Own improvement programs/courses
- Training/study
- Travelling

If I think of anymore I will be back, but I know that these reasons have been accepted by fellow patients workplaces without having to disclose mental illness.