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How to help a depressed employee

The presence of employees with mild depressive disorders in the workplace is a situation that needs to be handled with sensitivity and care. As an employer, you can do something to support such employees. Following are some tips to help you handle a depressed employee:

Work with the employee to set reasonable workplace goals. An employee with a depressive disorder may have an unrealistic view of what needs to be accomplished.
Help the employee break large tasks into smaller tasks and prioritize to accomplish what he can. This can take some of the pressure off the employee.
If your company has an employee assistance program, be sure to provide the employee with information about it.
Encourage the employee to get involved in workplace activities; this could provide enjoyment, as well as build the employee's self-esteem.
Be patient with the employee.

Source: Adapted from the National Institute of Mental Health Web site as cited in First...

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