The Dark Clouds at Work: Depression in the workplace and what to do about it

By Dr Darryl Cross

Depression is a silent embezzler both in the workplace and in life.

What do you do when a mental health illness like depression confronts you in the work setting? You need to gain a greater understanding of depression as well as confidence about what to do when it shows up at work.

Depression has become a world-wide epidemic from which there is no escape and it's on the rise especially since the impact of covid-19 with lockdowns, restrictions and freedoms taken away. Employees, Managers, HR Directors and Leaders alike need to know how to handle this illness. If it hasn't confronted you already, it will since 70% of depressives work.

You will discover:

The direct and hidden costs of depression in the workplaceThe causes of depression and why it's increasingWho is at risk for depression?How you can identify depression and how can it be treatedHow you recognise depression in the workplaceHow to set up a healthy work culture that is preventativeAn effective model for managers and supervisors to interveneWhat to do if you believe your co-worker is depressedWhat to do if you think that the boss is depressedWhat to do when a crisis eruptsWhat the consequences are of not intervening

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0980610184
• ISBN13: 9780980610185
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Crossways Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"