Depression in the workplace
Find out how to recognise and support employees with depression.
What employers can do
As an employer, you can play a vital role in supporting employees with depression.
Take a look at what employers can do to support mental health and wellbeing at work.
You can also find information on our website about stress management, anxiety and burnout and fatigue in the workplace.
Offer resources and support
Providing access to counselling and employee assistance programmes (EAPs) gives employees the help they need.
Visit the Mind webpages for more information on supporting someone with depression.
Visit the NHS 111 Wales website to find information about support services that you can share with employees.
Being connected to nature can boost employee wellbeing and enhance business productivity.
The Hapus website provides a wide range of wellbeing tools and resources aimed at protecting and promoting mental wellbeing.
Supporting someone in crisis
For urgent mental health support call 111 and press OPTION 2.
If you are worried about someone or struggling to cope and need someone to talk to, call Samaritans at any time, from any phone for FREE: 116 123
Page last reviewed: 29th May 2026