Marcus is the director of a fast-paced creative agency with approximately 60 employees. He has noticed a significant rise in absenteeism and reports of anxiety and low mood among his team. Marcus is concerned that the highly competitive, high-pressure design environment at his agency might be directly causing these mental health issues.
What might a psychologist say to Marcus about whether his workplace environment could be causing some of his employees to experience mental health issues?
Refer to either the humanistic explanation, cognitive explanation, or biological explanation of mental illness to inform your response.
