If you have depression, do you persevere or do you risk telling your manager? If you are a manager, what can you do to support the employee and ensure the job is done? Figures suggest that more than ten percent of people in the workforce struggle with depression. Both employees and their managers are looking for the same recovery and return to best functioning. Tackling Depression at Work explains the key issues that arise and offers proven strategies that employees and managers can use. Topics of discussion With insightful advice from workers who have learned to manage their disorder on the job, this book offers invaluable support for any worker with depression. It is also an essential resource for all line managers, human resource managers and mental health professionals.
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Gordon Parker and Kerrie Eyers are distinguished experts in mood disorders and have co-edited several acclaimed books on depression. Their collective work delves into the complexities of the human psyche, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of conditions like depression. Through their editorial contributions, they provide readers access to insightful knowledge, exploring the nuances of mental health with a focus on empathy and comprehension.
Journeys with the Black Dog
Inspirational Stories of Bringing Depression to Heel
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Ideal for sufferers, caregivers, and loved ones searching for answers, this collection of empowering personal accounts describes the early symptoms and various forms of depression, the path to diagnosis, and the confusion and frustration that can result from attempting to keep it at bay. Revealing the hardships of grappling with a depressive disorder, it emphasizes unique methods of control through regular diet and exercise. Oscillating between humor and gut-wrenching poignancy, these compelling life stories entrust readers with a key message—while depression may not be curable, it can be managed.