09/14/2026
๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต
While supervisors are not mental health professions who diagnose or treat workers, they can recognize when something has changed, start a supportive conversation, and connect a worker with the right resources.
๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ ๐ฎ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ด๐ด๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด
โข Noticeable changes in mood or behavior
โข Withdrawal from coworkers
โข Increased absenteeism
โข Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
โข Unusual irritability or conflict
โข Declining performance
โข Signs of fatigue or difficulty staying alert
โข Comments about feeling hopeless or overwhelmed
The key is not to make assumptions; one sign doesn't tell the whole story. Instead, supervisors should focus on meaningful changes and patterns and then respond with empathy.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ?
โข ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ญ๐: Pay attention to significant changes
โข ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ก๐: Check in privately, listen without judgment, and focus on safety
โข ๐๐ข๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ง: Know how to direct workers to your Emergency Assistance Program, HR, benefits, crisis resources, or other available support
If there is an immediate safety concern, follow your organization's emergency procedures. Mental health concerns can lead to jobsite safety incidents. Support your workers and your organizationโs safety culture by understanding your role in workplace mental health.
A simple conversation can be the first step toward getting someone the support they need.
๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐?
Circle Safety & Health offers a wide range of training for both workers and management, with Spanish and online options available. Whether you need safety programs, site audits, IH services, or safety staffing (short- or long-term), our team of safety experts are here to provide comprehensive services tailored to your organizationโs scale and unique needs.
To discuss your organization's safety goals, contact Bob Thompson today at 804-355-7255 or [email protected]