Working in the Dark: Keeping Your Job While Dealing with Depression

by Fawn Fitter, Beth Gulas

Problems concentrating. Loss of energy. Feelings of worthlessness. Difficulty making decisions. Each year, an estimated 11 million Americans experience a major depressive episode. Keeping a job while struggling to regain one's health is one of the most difficult and delicate aspects of recovery from depression. Authors Fawn Fitter and Beth Gulas provide a reassuring, informative guide to dealing with depression on the job. They address questions such Should I ask my boss for time off? Should I tell my colleagues about my depression? Are my treatment records confidential? With self-assessment tools and decision-making guidance, this book is a first-of-its-kind resource for millions of Americans faced with the hardship of working through depression. Key features and 1. Identifies and addresses key concerns related to depression in the workplace 2. Provides immediately useful information and advice for readers 3. Inspired by one of the author's personal experiences with major depression

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2002

Reviews

[Gwen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really disappointed in this book. I was hoping for coping mechanisms, but it's pretty much one huge pamphlet on the ADA.

[Deborah Paris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though an individual suffers from depression, they must find the strength to continue to earn a living, and this book certainly helps to get them through, knowing they are not alone in the day to day struggle.