Consider the following scenario:

You are at work, and you notice that your coworker, Elsa, acts depressed and has recently appeared to have significant weight loss, even though she is not dieting. Elsa is displaying several symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). These symptoms include isolating herself from others and losing interest in the activities she used to enjoy participating in. Elsa has been showing the following symptoms as well:
Psychomotor agitation

Diminished ability to think or concentrate every day
Feelings of intense sadness
Elsa admits that she has experienced the following:
Lost interest in previously enjoyable activities
Increased fatigue
Feelings of worthlessness
Energy loss
Elsa tells you that she has had passive wishes of suicide for several months.

You understand that MDD negatively affects how Elsa feels, judges, and acts.
Using the scenario, respond to the following in your post:
Why do you think Elsa’s symptoms are more than the occasional occurrence of sadness or feeling blue?
How might Elsa’s depression impact her in the workplace?
What resources might Elsa’s employer have available to support her?

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