Mental Health: 11 Signs your Emloyees need support
24th May 2023
Mental health, stress, depression and anxiety impact people differently and unexpectedly. As a manager if you are able to recognise some of the signs that someone is struggling then you can intervine before it becomes an even bigger issue. If any of your employees are showing some or a few of the below signs it is vital that as an employer your provide support for them.
- Agitation and restlessness. Difficulty in focussing on one task, jumping from one to another without fully completing any.
- Being uncharacteristically quick to temper, aggressive or short with colleagues.
- Lack of energy – taking longer to do certain tasks than usual.
- Tearfulness.
- Purposely avoiding other people, meetings or calls. If working from home, a sign may be often being on mute with the camera turned off on Zoom calls.
- Not replying to messages or seeming distant.
- No enjoyment in things that normally bring pleasure.
- Possible increased alcohol consumption.
- Negative comments about self, or about feelings of helplessness. This could be in person or on a social media platform.
- Loss of confidence, seeking reassurance, unwarranted concerns about performance at work.
- Changes in routine including reports of poor sleep.
BDHL can offer a complete employee benfits review on exisitng policies or assit with putting in place a package that meets your demands and needs and businsses requirements. These can include mental health support such as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
01892 891900 or email enquries@bdhl.co.uk
