Employer seeks help to help an employee

[Liuerbudd]

Hello, I'm executive who had a very tenured employee who self admittedly struggles with anxiety. All the symptoms are there and I've just realized that I've been approaching his shortcomings in the wrong way. He's a wonderful person but struggles with task completion, communication, and seeking sympathy. What help is out there to help? I've seen posting for parenting support groups and maybe that's a good place to start. I just want to help him be successful. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you very much!

[b1b1b1]

You sound like a very nice and compassionate employer.

[Justswimming]

Well you sound like a great manager to care...you should always lead with what they do well...sounds like maybe being less than organized is what's causing the completion problems..also anxiety..its so much easiet to be calm and focused when you know where everything is..he probably needs to map out projects he's working on with dates for each stage and implement some type of check ...he could checkout behavioral health in his area to find a therapist who can help identify his issue to aid communication and facilitate better performance.... Sometimes no one knows what's going on at home or if person is ill

[gogogirl]

Why are you calling anxiety a short coming? Why not just ask if he/she needs help? Otherwise you sound like a nice employer. Most would not give someone a chance.

[blackcat64013]

Good on you for recognizing that your employee needs some help

The best book I have ever read on the subject about working with a mental illness is called "Working in the Dark" by Fawn Fittter.

Keeping a job while struggling to regain one's health is one of the most difficult and delicate aspects of recovery from depression. Employees have problems concentrating. Loss of energy. Feelings of worthlessness. Difficulty making decisions

The authors provide a reassuring, informative guide to dealing with depression on the job. They address questions such as: Should I ask my boss for time off? Should I tell my colleagues about my depression? Are my treatment records confidential? With self-assessment tools and decision-making guidance, this book is a first-of-its-kind resource for millions of people faced with the hardship of working through depression.

Key features and benefits:

1. Identifies and addresses key concerns related to depression in the workplace

2. Provides immediately useful information and advice for readers

3. Inspired by one of the author's personal experiences with major depression

Details are

Working in the Dark: Keeping Your Job While Dealing with Depression Paperback – February 25, 2002. ... Authors Fawn Fitter and Beth Gulas

[gogogirl in reply to blackcat64013]

I am going to look that one up. Anybody here experience that issue?

[Vbee]

There is a great book called The DARE Response by Barry McDonagh. Buy it. Read it. Give it to him. It will change lives. Thank you for being such a caring person. 👍

[gogogirl in reply to Vbee]

I am going to look up that one also.

[gogogirl]

Try contacting NAMI as well. They actually have a website and literature including pamplets about different mental health conditions. It is the National Alliance on mental illness located in Arlington, VA. Again, it is nice that you are concerned about your employee.