RD03 (2016) Depression and Anxiety

Intro:

The problem

· Common

· Disabling

Associations

· Substance abuse

· Work problems

· Home problems

Responses

· Denial

· Fear of losing job

Depression

· Low mood

· Anhedonia

· Poor performance

· Withdrawal

Anxiety

· Worried about small things

· Refusal to take on new or difficult work

· Absenteeism vs overly prepared

D/w person

· RUOK x n (i.e. may require approaching multiple times)

· Empathy

· Suggest: see GP, hospital EAP, phone VDHP or DHAS

D/w another

· Person’s spouse

· Trusted colleague (avoid boss or head of dept)

· Psychiatrist

If dangerous

If affecting care + refusing help:

· Inform department

· Inform registration authority