5 SIGNS A COLLEAGUE IS STRUGGLING

THEY DON’T SEEM THEMSELVES

1If you are close friends with a colleague, chances are you will pick up if something is off.

THEY ARE WITHDRAWN OR GRUMPY

2As well as withdrawing from social interactions or seeming less happy than usual, a colleague who is struggling with their mental health may experience fluctuating moods. They may be quick to anger or slip between being upbeat and unhappy.

THEY ARE LESS ENGAGED

3When mental health issues are at the forefront of a person’s mind, other aspects of their life may take a back seat. They may seem less interested in their work or their work friends.

THEY BECOME FORGETFUL

4Just missing your birthday does not mean your colleague is having issues with mental health but it may be a sign that something is not right.

THEY ARE UNDERPERFORMING

5If your colleague is typically an over-achiever and now they are not performing at work, this could be a sign of a mental health issue.