Symptoms of Depression
Some of the symptoms of depression can be observed directly in the workplace. Their presence should be a signal that something's bothering an employee and he/she may need help. Symptoms, to which co-workers should be alert, include:
- Apparent and lasting change in behavior
- Apathy and lack of interest in job
- Decreased efficiency
- Pessimism
- Avoiding going out together
- Communication disorders
- Difficulty concentrating
- Frequent absences
- Outbursts of anger, irritability, tearfulness, lack of control over emotions
- Giving up easily
- Withdrawing into oneself