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Take care of yourself
Get help
Look out for others
Whether you have an urgent deadline or a huge mountain of work, don’t skip the three fundamentals – eat, sleep and exercise. These are the cornerstones to wellbeing in general. Skipping one, or all of these things, may work in the shortterm, but long-term effects could be a different story.
If you can’t face speaking to your employer about your problems, seek help elsewhere. Whether it’s your GP, a friend, or whilst you are at university - Student Services always remember that it is OK to feel like this – it is not a sign of weakness or incompetence in your job.
We can usually spot the guy on crutches, but someone suffering with their mental health is often harder to spot. It is likely that you will work closely with a handful of colleagues. If you notice their behaviour change, or they tell you they are suffering, take time to discuss it with them, or if that’s not an option, raise it with your employer confidentially.
Extracts taken from ‘A little more conversation Mental health in the changing world of work IoD Policy Report March 2017’ by Andy Silvester. To read the full article, visit tinyurl.com/jpk88uy