Hi Roisin
As part of my OH assessment I would initially use one of the tools to measure Depression/Anxiety/Stress.
If the results indicate psychological concerns refer to GP for further diagnostics/ treatment.
Alternatively OH psychologist.
Debbie
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On 2 Jul 2013, at 16:48, Roisin Smyth <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Good afternoon all,
>
> When investigating reports of work related stress, I wondered if anyone has
> referred the Employee to a Psychiatrist to evaluate if an underlying mental health diagnosable condition exists?
>
> In the same vein as we would perhaps refer someone with a reported potentially work related skin problem
> to a Dermatologist to confirm or rule out work relatedness, would anyone adopt the same approach with a Psyche
> referral for work related stress? I'm not sure that in our culture this would take place, but I work for a US based company
> and this approach may be more common in the States than the UK, where going to see a Psychiatrist is not seen as a big deal.
> I'm interested to know.
>
> If you have, I'd be glad to hear of the outcome and your opinions.
>
> Many thanks,
> Roisin
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