Box 1.
Family’s role in identifying mental health problems in their working member
| Family members can often be the first persons to identify/recognize |
| The tell-tale symptoms of psychological distress |
| Decrease in personal hygiene |
| Frequent complaints of unexplained pain |
| Confused/distracted appearance |
| Expressions of strange ideas |
| Excessive talkativeness |
| Disturbed sleep and appetite |
| Avoidance of social interactions |
| Difficulty in remembering things |
| Change in the worker’s behavior over a period of time |
| Flushed appearance/excessive sweating |
| Blank stare |
| Slurred speech |
| Unsteady gait |
| Red eyes |
| Puffy face |
| Tremors |
| Vomiting |
| Noteworthy change in the person’s decreasing efficiency at work place |
| Increased injuries/accidents |
| More problems at work relationships |
| Increased errors |
| Appearing disinterested in work and family |
| Frequent late arrivals at home |