When helping someone who is returning to work after anxiety or depression, family and friends should:
Family and friends should also be aware that positive emotional support can assist the employee’s recovery and return to work, while negative interactions outside the workplace can affect the employee’s ability to return to or remain at work.
The following sources provide useful general advice on how family and friends can help.
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