I have a coworker who is usually extremely active on slack and who has all but dropped off recently. They respond to emails at a much slower rate and their replies are shorter. They used to be the fun of the group, but on both group and 1:1 communications they seem very different. I am worried about them/their mental state but I don't know how to reach out. I know they live alone/don't have much family and I realize depression is a really big problem right now.

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As someone who goes through times of depression, you are justified in your concerns. Schedule some 1:1 time with this person. Try to do a video chat if you can so you can see how the person is looking and their facial expressions as they talk. Don’t ask if they are depressed unless you feel comfortable doing so, but ask how they are doing.

You can share that you have read articles about difficult times people are experiencing and see if they open up then.

If you are at Amazon, there are a ton of mental health resources available. Let me know if you need links and I can send you some.

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This person might be interviewing elsewhere and about to move to their next step, so they are less engaged.

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Just ask how they are doing outside from work. I've asked this to a couple of people and I've phrased it something like "so how has this crazy year been treating you". A surprising amount of people has been pretty open about their struggles rather than answering the formal "good, how about you". See if they say something there (rather than starting with being concerned)

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Maybe they found a side gig. Either way worth checking in and asking whats up.

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