Episode 1: When Mental Health Starts Affecting Work

Episode 1: When Mental Health Starts Affecting WorkMental health issues don’t always show up at work as “mental health issues.”They often show up as lateness, withdrawal, poor communication, low confidence, emotional reactions, repeated mistakes, avoidance, conflict, or someone slowly disengaging from the workplace.In this first episode of Not Work Ready, I talk about what happens when mental health starts affecting staff performance, why this creates real pressure for managers, and how mentoring programs can create an early layer of support before issues escalate.I also share part of my own story, how mentoring changed the trajectory of my life during a difficult period with my own mental health and why that experience shaped the work I now do through Confidence in Mentoring.This episode explores why mentoring is not therapy, HR, or performance management, but a practical support structure that can help staff feel seen, supported, and more confident before things reach crisis point.Read the related article here:When Mental Health Starts Affecting Staff Performance, It’s Already Too LateLearn more about Confidence in Mentoring:confidenceinmentoring.com.auConnect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidenceinmentoring This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit confidenceinmentoring.substack.com