Depression is one of the most common health issues affecting the workplace. Approximately 80% of people with depression report some level of functional impairment and 27% report serious difficulties in their work and home lives. Untreated depression costs employers over $51 billion due to absenteeism and decreased productivity As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Depression Screening Day will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9. Each year, organizations around the world are encouraged to offer free and anonymous questionnaires that can help individuals identify potential signs of depression.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 09:19:11 +0000