Your usually dependable colleague is missing deadlines, failing to get his work done, disappearing for long periods of time, or suddenly prone to outbursts and other erratic behavior. You may wonder if something serious is going on. Could it be anxiety, a mental illness like depression, or a mood disorder? How do you address what’s happening — and should you? How can you be a caring colleague without trying to play the role of psychologist?
When You’re Worried About a Colleague’s Mental Health
Be caring without trying to play the role of psychologist.
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