If the employee is not able to calm themselves, tell them you are calling for medical help, and will call their emergency contact. Provide space. Evaluate the situation. Notify. Respect HIPAA. Do not expose yourself or others to harm.
How to support someone with a mental health problem Talking about mental health. Set time aside with no distractions. Let them share as much or as little as they want to. Don't try to diagnose or second guess their feelings. Keep questions open ended. Talk about self-care. Listen carefully to what they tell you.
How to take time off work due to stress Acknowledge your stress levels. Talk to someone you trust. Consult your GP. Get a doctor's note. Talk to your manager or human resources. Take time off. Return to work.
The 5Cs are competence, confidence, character, caring, and connection. The anxiety dimensions are Social anxiety, Physical symptoms, Separation anxiety, and Harm avoidance.
Show support by being available to listen to your employee. If they share their struggle, encourage them to utilize an employee assistance program, use their time-off balances or take personal mental health days as needed.
Be clear and concise, stating the specifics of how your mental health problems are impacting your work. The point here is to keep it professional and appropriate--your boss is not a therapist or close friend, so you need to stick to what matter's to the workplace.
Show support by being available to listen to your employee. If they share their struggle, encourage them to utilize an employee assistance program, use their time-off balances or take personal mental health days as needed.
Yes, you can use sick leave for a mental health day. Also, it's important to understand that when you are out sick for a day, you do not have to provide any details on what your ``illness'' is to your supervisor.