Depression in the workplace: legislation and recommendations

• Author:
• Laura Mitchell

This week is Depression Awareness Week 2008 (21 to 26 April 2008) and the perfect opportunity for employers to consider how best to promote and manage healthy and supportive workplaces for all of its employees.

However, employers are often not sure how to react to someone with mental health problems. A new study by the charity Depression Alliance gives rise to some serious concerns about how employers are managing depression in the workplace.

Of particular concern is the finding that many... (49 more words)

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