幫助患有產後抑鬱症的員工

對於任何一個新父母來說，重返工作崗位都是困難的，但是對於那些患有產後抑鬱症的人來說，這種轉變尤其困難。（記住，產後抑鬱症對男女都有影響。）

如果你管理一個剛生了孩子的人，要密切關注他們的表現——父母的鬥爭並不總是表現在外面。有些人可能因為工作太努力而過度補償，而另一些人則可能表現出失去熱情。

讓自己熟悉公司提供的服務——可能包括工作父母的團體、諮詢的醫療保險、產後瑜伽或冥想課程——以便幫助員工獲得支持。提供彈性工作時間、遠程辦公、逐步返回或同伴指導等選項。

事實上，把這些東西提供給所有的團隊成員是一個好主意，這樣新的家長就不會覺得被孤立了。找到方法讓支持員工及其心理健康成為你文化的一部分。

Helping an Employee Who’s Struggling with Postpartum Depression

Going back to work is tough for any new parent, but the transition is especially difficult for those suffering from postpartum depression. (Remember, postpartum depression affects both women and men.)

If you manage someone who has recently had a baby, pay close attention to how they’re doing — a parent’s struggle doesn’t always show on the outside. Some people may overcompensate by working too hard, while others may show a loss of enthusiasm.

Familiarize yourself with the services your firm offers — which may include groups for working parents, health care coverage for counseling, or post-natal yoga or meditation classes — so that you can help your employee access support. Offer options such as flex time, telecommuting, gradual return, or peer mentoring.

In fact, it’s a good idea to offer these things to all team members so that the new parent doesn’t feel singled out. Find ways to make supporting employees and their mental health part of your culture.