The Dark Clouds at Work

What do you do when a mental health illness like depression confronts you as a manager or leader in the work setting? It's important to gain a greater understanding of depression as well as confidence about what to do when it shows up at work. The World Health Organisation reports that depression is becoming a world-wide epidemic from which there is no escape and it's on the rise. 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. This book shows what to look for, how to intervene using a specific model as well as what not to do. It also discusses what to do if a co-worker seems depressed together with what to do if it looks like the boss is depressed. This book has enabled managers and leaders to become more aware and confident in their handling of staff suffering from depression. Being prepared is sound leadership.