Being aware of issues
Since mental health issues can affect work
performance, it is important to know when and how
to respond. Each person is different, but here are a
few examples of what you may see at work *,†,‡:
EMOTIONAL SIGNS
Mood swings, irritability,
easily frustrated and
tearful
PHYSICAL SIGNS
Untidy appearance, tired,
low energy (or excessive
energy)
SOCIAL SIGNS
Very sensitive to criticism,
irritable, avoiding
interactions with others
COGNITIVE SIGNS
Difficulty following
instructions, problems
with memory or
concentration
WORK
PERFORMANCE
SIGNS
Calling in sick, being late
for work, taking extra
breaks, making mistakes
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mental distress can take
many forms. Anxiety was the
most commonly reported
issue, although others include
depression, substance use and
attention deficit disorders.
In a survey of more
than 380 youth
seeking employment
services in Ontario*
+380
24% of these youth
met the criteria for
severe mental distress
24%
That's four times
higher than the
general population
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These symptoms do not necessarily define a diagnosed mental illness, please consult a physician for medical information.
