Posted by IsoM on November 13, 2002, at 6:02:58
In reply to Re: WHY discriminate? depression vs common cold, posted by bluedog on November 13, 2002, at 3:46:48
The reason you've mentioned is another excellent one - not having to admit part of the blame & accept responsibility for their role in employee depression. By pointing out that many other employees seem fine (as compared to one like you), they need to do little to change. Much like those who claim 2nd hand smoke isn't dangerous as there's many who never get cancer by breathing it. As I said, I only offered some possible reasons.
If you wish to get through to management (no guarantee they won't shove their heads deeper into the sand), it's best to get somebody else backing you up like your doctor. Or check to see if any national or governmental depression groups/agencies have booklets or brochures advocating work place mental safety. This sort of thing will take part of the onus off your employer but still encourage improvement. If you place the blame squarely on their shoulders, they'd be less willing to make changes - a way of saving face for them while accomplishing your goals.
This site from Business.com has a good list of links to articles & other organizations that stress mental health in the workplace:
http://www.business.com/directory/human_resources/workplace_health_and_safety/mental_health/
Here are some sites with suggestions for employers to consider:
http://www.workplacementalhealth.org/managers.htm
And something from the UK as I’m not sure what country you’re from:
http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/nsf/mentalhealth/whatworks/knowhow/workplace-cfa.htmBy getting through to where it matters to employers (money & profit), you're more likely to get them to make changes.
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