HR Answers: How to help combat depression in the workplace
Four strategies to promote well-being and provide support for employees struggling with mental health
Depression affects 6.8 million adults (31%) of the U.S. population. It affects people whether they’re at home or at work, awake or asleep, and can have a significant impact on a person’s health and well-being.
Despite its prevalence, many workplaces are ill-equipped to provide support that employees struggling with depression desperately need. If you are passionate about helping to combat the ever-rising issue of depression in the workplace, keep reading.
What Is Depression?
Depression is more than low feelings or fluctuating emotions. Most people experience days when they feel low or even despondent—this does not mean they are suffering from depression.
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