What is the best way to deal with someone who needs psychiatric help, but refuse!
Question: I work with someone who sits in her cube and makes animal noises all day, tells everyone that she is being watched, and that the "mothership" is coming after her.
I have tried to politely ask her if I can help her with anything, or if she has ever thought about visiting with a doctor about these behaviors she has. Trying not to intrude in her life, but I am concerned about her welfare. Plus, there is the stress that she puts on the rest of her coworkers with her behavior.
She says that she is just fine, and that everyone else has the problem. What is the best way to deal with a situation like this?
Answers: I work with someone who sits in her cube and makes animal noises all day, tells everyone that she is being watched, and that the "mothership" is coming after her.
I have tried to politely ask her if I can help her with anything, or if she has ever thought about visiting with a doctor about these behaviors she has. Trying not to intrude in her life, but I am concerned about her welfare. Plus, there is the stress that she puts on the rest of her coworkers with her behavior.
She says that she is just fine, and that everyone else has the problem. What is the best way to deal with a situation like this?
go immediately to your supervisor. If any of your coworkers would be willing to go with you it would be more effective. Your supervisor would take it more seriously if he/she knew it was affecting several people and impacting your work!!!
Report her to authorities if you are concerned for her well being.
maybe she's just trying to get attention! but if you don't think so then maybe call mental health, sometimes they will come and try to help! we had to do that to my sister about 14 years ago, and they helped!
Sounds like Delusional Disorder or perhaps Schizophrenia? There is such a thing as a 5150, a 72-hour hold that can be mandated by the courts, but this is usually made at the request of the family and only in cases of danger to self or community. If neither of those is present, it remains her choice, regardless of whether or not she is capable of making such a choice.
Does she have any family? You may consider talking to them about having her see professional help, as it really is not within your purview to intrude in these matters too much.
Tell your supervisor. If the supervisor doesn't do anything, tell somebody else who has more authority. Encourage your coworkers to do the same. That's about all you can do.