Abstract
This chapter describes categories of employees that might be at risk and how to recognize warning signs. It asks the reader to consider a past or current situation involving an individual who might be struggling with a mental health issue and provides some suggestions about how to proceed in the short term. Most managers exhibit a mix of approaches, depending on their own situations, personalities, and organizational context. The reflection focuses readers on their default modes and asks them to consider their advantages and risks.
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Quelch, J.A., Knoop, CI. (2018). Dare to Care: How Are Others Doing, and How Might I Help?. In: Compassionate Management of Mental Health in the Modern Workplace. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71541-4_5
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