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Mental health problems can be caused by work, worsened by work or start outside work and affect functioning. Early discussion, appropriate temporary adjustments and treatment help recovery; safety and capacity come before a rapid return to full duties.
- Tiredness, poor sleep, worrying about work and difficulty recovering after working hours.
- Errors due to poor concentration, indecision, forgetfulness and needing more time for ordinary tasks.
- Note which tasks use up energy, which you can manage and which early signs appear after exertion.
- Set clear start, break and finish times, and limit work messages outside agreed hours.
- Make an appointment if work stress persists for weeks, disrupts sleep or clearly worsens functioning and recovery.
- For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.
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