Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and Depression in the Workplace |

Organisational Behaviour and Management – MBS508 (APA) |

Emmanuel Christopher - 31137838 |

Table of Contents

Abstract 2

What is Anxiety and Depression 3

Anxiety 3

Depression 3

Causes 4

Workplace Violence/Aggression 4

Sexual Harassment and Intimidation 4

Job Insecurity 4

Past Experiences 5

Workplace Phobia 5

Prevention 6

Best Practices – Screening of Employees 6

Educating Employers 6

Management 7

Open Communication 7

Encouraging Awareness 7

Provision of a Safe and Healthy Work Environment 8

Possible Treatment and Rectification 9

Stress Management Program 9

Social Feedback 9

Music, Poetry and Aromatherapy 10

Exercise & Nutrition 10

Conclusion 12

Bibliography 13

Anxiety and Depression in the Workplace

Abstract

The article seeks to illustrate the effects of anxiety and depression in the workplace. It studies the causes of anxiety and depression which include sexual harassment, workplace aggression, workplace phobia, past experiences and job insecurity. Moreover it suggests possible prevention measures such as screening and educating employers about the effects on the organization. Going forward the author attempts to provide guidance on how the issue can be better managed and listed various methods of treatment available. These management guidelines include open communication, awareness and the promotion of a safe and healthy environment. Apart from managing the issue, various treatment methods such as exercise and nutrition, stress management program implementation, social feedback and the application of music, poetry and aromatherapy are introduced and discussed in depth.

What is Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety

In the context of today’s environment, Anxiety has been labelled as a significant problem to many individuals and even the most capable of human beings suffer from it. This being said, Anxiety is clearly defined as “distress or uneasiness of mind...