Psychology Blog June Archive

How can you notice depression in the workplace?

Depression can affect just about everyone at any age, but most adults who are affected by depression in the workplace are between the ages of 24 and 44. Many will not realize they are depressed, many will know they are probably depressed but don’t get help and only a small percentage of the people who think they might be depressed actually get the help that they need. Sometimes it takes the encouragement of an acquaintance or friend in the workplace to get a depressed person to consult a counselor, because on their own the thought of counseling might not even cross their mind.

Many who are depressed and realize it worry about what others will think about them if they consult a counselor. Many individuals will avoid counseling because they don’t want to appear weak or crazy. Unfortunately, fighting those fears and consulting a counselor could go a long way to improving their mood, their outlook on life and their work performance. It doesn’t matter what job a person is in, the potential for depression is there. Each type of job has its own stresses and monotony that can push a person into depression. As a result, many workplaces will have access to counselors so that there is someone for the employees to go to if they need someone to talk to; however, few will go to the counselor on their own, partly due to the fears mentioned above.

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