WWYD - Difficult work situation.

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I'm in a relatively new job ( 5 months). Team leader has been difficult from the start despite me developing depression from the difficulties of the job not been as sold to me. There has been no feedback in 5 months, only 2 one to ones 5 months apart, the last one culminating in her belittling me and giving negative feedback despite no problems being raised in the previous 5 months. The situation felt intimidating and team leader did not stop even when I was reduced to tears. I am usually a strong person but this has knocked me. I am still in probation period. After the last meeting I was distraught - I totally accept that I am depressed and I went to my GP and was signed off. I'm not returning except for a short period and have another job.
I just wondered how people would deal with this. I'm not looking to get anyone in trouble or anything, just want to make sure it doesn't happen to the next new recruits and to highlight the lack of support. What is the best way to do this ? Through an exit questionnaire? I've considered trying to speak to my team leader about it before I leave but worried it will set me back.
Would you just let it go and move on ?

I should also add this is a largish company with robust mental health / wellbeing policies in place.

You may get sent an exit questionnaire

You can ask to speak to HR

Some people are just bullies

I left and did nothing about it, but there were 5/6 others before me - some lasted 2 days others 3 months

I doubt it’s not been noticed

There has been no feedback in 5 months, only 2 one to ones 5 months apart, the last one culminating in her belittling me and giving negative feedback despite no problems being raised in the previous 5 months.

Did you have no regular (weekly?) meetings with your manager, to discuss your work, clarify priorities and ensure your workload was under control - other than the 2 1x1s you mentioned?

If that's the case, then they have failed in their duty to you as a new employee to support you and help you settle in. It never ceases to amaze me how shoddy some managers are at providing meaningful support to their direct reports, especially new staff.

If you have a new job elsewhere I would leave with your head held high, put the whole business behind you and don't give them a second thought. I'm not a fan of exit interviews, but you may felt that you want to let them know the reason why you're leaving. That's your choice, but don't do it at the expense of your wellbeing.