Low Mood and Signs of Depression

Low mood often hides behind fatigue, missed sessions or withdrawal. Migrant women in VET may face additional isolation that deepens depressive symptoms. This section equips educators to notice, respond, and connect learners to professional care without overstepping their role.

• Differentiate transient low mood from persistent symptoms.
• Use warm, non-diagnostic language when checking in.
• Build referral pathways with local services in advance.
• Protect your own well-being through peer supervision.

• Track attendance gently — reach out after two missed sessions.
• Create predictable routines to reduce decision fatigue.
• Celebrate small wins publicly when culturally appropriate.
• Have a confidential one-to-one space available weekly.