These can all be signs that stress
has built up to such an extent that
an individual may be in danger of
developing more severe anxiety
or depression. Effective help in
the early stages can help prevent
long-term problems both for
individuals and for the organisation.
Such issues need to be sensitively
handled as otherwise, inappropriate
intervention may aggravate the
problem. The emphasis should be
on providing reassurance and giving
the individual the opportunity to
talk about how they are feeling
and encouraging them to seek
professional help.