How-to-Say Guide: Mental Health
Mental Health
The words are the hard part. Here are three you can borrow.
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Manager to employee: non-judgmental check-in
How to say it "I've noticed you don't seem quite yourself lately. No pressure to explain, I just want you to know I'm here if you ever want to talk, or just need a bit more space."
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Educator: "I-statement" for a quieter student
How to say it "I noticed you've been quieter in class lately, and I just wanted to check in. There's no wrong answer here, I'm just glad to listen if you want to talk."
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Team wellbeing at a deadline
How to say it "This deadline's been intense for everyone. If you're feeling stretched thin, say so, we'd rather adjust the plan than watch you burn out quietly."