5 INSTITUTE FOR WORK & HEALTH
How to use this guide
This guide consists of three main sections:
workplace culture, workplace processes, and
workplace and non-workplace resources. Each
covers different aspects of supporting individuals
with depression in the workplace, and offers
actionable messages for a range of workplace
audiences.
= Union/Worker Reps
= Manager = Worker
= Human Resources
= Co-Worker
Throughout the guide, you will also find
implementation tips (see example, right). These
point to important pieces of advice to consider
when addressing mental health in the workplace.
They are often practical and easy to implement.
Each of the three main sections includes case studies that illustrate practical and easy-to-implement actions
that you can consider adapting to your own situation.
As this guide is meant to inspire action, we have included pages near the end of the guide on which you can
add your own notes about workplace policies and/or resources available in your community.
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We have used audience icons (see right) next to
actionable messages to highlight the audience(s) for
which messages are most relevant. However, please
use any information that you consider relevant to
your situation.
Implementation tip: Make sure to
think through what programs you
may already have in place to raise
awareness, and whether they resonate
in the context of your workplace.
