My best friend at work has severe depression, should I tell his manager?
Oct 21, 2018
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One of my closest coworkers at work has really severe depression. He's quite quiet so not a lot of people are aware, but he's told me about it somewhat, and whenever we talk the sign of depression are there. Members of my family have struggled with anxiety and depression so I'm quite familiar with what it could look like -- and I'm quite sure that he is struggling. He usually takes medication for it on a daily basis, but lately I've noticed stopped taking his meds entirely, and it's impacting both his mental health and his work. Should I inform his manager about it? I've approached him personally about it but I'm not sure I'm able to push him to get the help he needs.
What does everyone think? What's the best way to support him?
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Ask manager to give him support and let him take time off