Hi everyone,

Something that always catches me when applying to jobs is when it asks about if you have anything (I believe it puts it under a disability) such as ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, etc- because I do have and have been diagnosed with all of those. I also have idiopathic hypersomnia (a sleep disorder that makes me overly tired, to say the very least) and consistent migraines. All of these things interfere with my daily life and have since I was a child.

As someone who is just going to be graduating college this upcoming year, work is becoming and will continue to become a larger part of my life. Let me add that so am in the United States. In the past, I have always clicked no to these questions because I did not know exactly what clicking yes would mean. 

Would it make me less likely to get the job? I know it says it won’t, but is that actually true? 
Will I face other potential ramifications for it? 
Are there any positives that come with being honest about it? Like, do some employers have accommodations for diagnosed mental health conditions like the ones I have? 

If there are both risks and benefits, only risks and no benefits, or no risks and only benefits/protections, I think all of those things would be extremely helpful to know. 

I am wondering if anyone can give me more information and advice on this topic and my questions. I’m not really sure where to look or what to search to find the information I’m looking for. Advice, links, personal experience, anything helps! 

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share.