More About Antidepressant Skills at Work

Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace (Dan Bilsker, PhD, RPsych, Merv Gilbert, PhD, RPsych, & Joti Samra, PhD, RPsych) is a self-care manual authored by scientist-practitioners with expertise in issues relating to workplace mental health and addiction.

The manual was developed in consultation with a range of stakeholders concerned with depression in the workplace, including workers who have experienced mood problems, employers, union representatives, physicians, occupational health professionals, disability management personnel, and employee and family assistance providers.

Using evidence-based principles and practices relating to depression and chronic disease management, its purpose is to provide accurate information about depression, and it is not a replacement for treatment where needed.

The Antidepressant Skills at Work manual is intended for

• Working people with low mood, who may be at risk for developing depression.
• Working people who have developed a mild or major depression.
• Individuals who have been off work for a period of time.
• Partners, family members, friends or workplace colleagues who want to help.
• Employers, supervisors or managers concerned about their staff.
• Treatment providers who would like a tool to use as an adjunct to their clinical treatment.

The manual focuses on ways to deal with workplace problems so they are less likely to cause depressed mood or lead to depression, and on ways to reduce the effects of depression and depressed mood on work satisfaction and performance. It includes:

• A description of depression, possible causes and options for treatment.
• Three practical skills, based on scientific evidence, for dealing with depressed mood; these skills are presented in a step-by-step format.
• Stories that show how working people might use these skills.
• An overview of workplace issues that arise for people dealing with depression and depressed mood.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Antidepressant Skills at Work

Download the complete AS@W manual, or order printed copies.

http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/work/workbook/index.cfm (link to COMH website)