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Fear of Job Penalty Keeps Employees Quiet about their Depression

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Fear of Job Penalty Keeps Employees Quiet about their Depression
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According to a University of Michigan Depression Center poll, six in 10 U.S. employees battling depression believe openly discussing their condition-even after successful treatment-would slow their career advancement. As a result, only 14 percent of depressed workers access Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) designed to help them. While this is discouraging news, the study indicates that increased screening and management training about depression can have a positive impact on worker productivity and overall employee well-being.

It's time to end the stigma surrounding depression. A work environment that views depression like any other disease, such as cancer or arthritis, is key to getting sufferers to speak up and get treated. If a co-worker were suffering from a lingering cold, you would encourage him or her to seek medical treatment. Depression should be no different. While a doctor or other health professional is the only one who can truly diagnose depression, there are some common warning signs to be aware of. Most of the following signs and symptoms must be present most of the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks:

-Loss of interest in normal daily activities. Activities or hobbies one used to enjoy are no longer interesting or pursued.

-Sleep disturbances. Sleeping too much or having problems sleeping can be a sign of depression. Waking in the middle of the night or early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep are also typical.

-Impaired thinking or concentration. Trouble concentrating or making decisions and having problems with memory are all possible signs.

-Significant weight loss or gain. An increased or reduced appetite and unexplained weight gain or loss may indicate depression.

-Agitation or slowing of body movements. One may appear restless, agitated, irritable and easily annoyed. Or he/she may seem to do everything in slow motion and answer questions slowly in a monotonous tone of voice.

-Fatigue. One feels weary and lacks energy nearly every day. He/she may feel as tired in the morning as he/she did when they went to bed the night before.

-Low self-esteem. The person is expressing feelings of worthlessness and may display excessive guilt for no apparent reason.
Thoughts of death. A persistent, negative view of oneself-he or she may have thoughts of death, dying or suicide.

-Depressed mood. One consistently feels sad, helpless or hopeless, and may have crying spells.

Depression can also cause a wide variety of physical complaints, such as generalized itching, blurred vision, excessive sweating, dry mouth, gastrointestinal problems (indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea), headache and backache. If you know someone who is exhibiting the characteristics of depression, encourage him or her to seek professional help.