People spend a third of their life at work. Depression is a common disorder in people that are employed, in the same way it is for people who are unemployed or retired. Workplaces can support employees with symptoms of depression to access treatment and support.
Do you need more information about how your workplace can support employees with depression?
Information about depression in the workplace
Depression in the Workplace
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders globally. It causes immense human suffering and immense costs to the global economy due to lost productivity.
Read moreKnowing the signs
The number of symptoms present and their severity can vary from person to person, symptoms can also vary over time.
Read moreOrganisation
If you think an employee in your organisation may be suffering from depression, there are simple, yet powerful action you can take to help them.
Read moreManagers
If you think that someone at your workplace might be depressed, try to remember how this person usually behaved half a year ago.
Read moreEmployees
It is good to prepare for a conversation about your mental health with your employer. It is probably best to find a quieter, less hectic moment in the workday to have this conversation with your employer.
Read moreiFightDepression® Tool
The iFightDepression® Tool is an online, guided self-management programme that aims to help individuals with mild to moderate depression to self-manage their symptoms. If your GP or healthcare professional referred you to access to the iFightDepression® Tool and you have a personal user account, you can log in here:
