First situation

Youre the boss of a company that sells advertisement in newspapers and magazines. One of your best sales employees is named Stella. She has worked for you for the past 17 years. Stella is 44 years old, married, with two teen-aged children. Over the past few months, you notice that her productivity has declined sharply, and you are simply unable to figure out why. Think about the reasons that may explain Stellas reduced productivity in recent months. THINK CREATIVELY!

Please Answer the Following

1. Do you find yourself feeling sad or

down in the dumps a good bit of the time? Is it more than you have felt in the past? 2. Do you feel tired and have no energy? 3. Do you find it difficult to concentrate? 4. Do you have trouble sleeping (either too much or too little)? 5. Do you have trouble eating (either too much or too little)?

0 1 2 3 4

= Never = Infrequently = Occasionally = Frequently = Almost Always

Please Answer the Following

6. Do you cry for no reason or feel overly

sensitive? 7. Do you have a difficult time enjoying activities that you use to enjoy? 8. Do you feel guilty, even though you are not sure why? 9. Do you feel like you dont measure up to other people? 10. Do you feel that things will go wrong, no matter how hard you try?

0 1 2 3 4

= Never = Infrequently = Occasionally = Frequently = Almost Always

Understanding Mental Health

Prof. W. Hochwarter Jim Moran Professor of Management Fall 2013

What do these people have in common?

Ashley Judd Billy Joel Brooke Shields Buzz Aldrin Harrison Ford J.K. Rowling Jim Carrey Vincent Van Gogh Abraham Lincoln Princess Diana Albert Einstein Tchaikovski Kareem Abdul Jabbar Monet Ernest Hemingway Emily Dickinson

Welcome to Med School

http://www.youtube.com/v/IeZCmqePLzM

Why that video professor-dude?

What is Depression?
Depression is a mental illness. People experiencing it are sad, lack interest in everyday activities and events, and feel a sense of worthlessness. A depression can be triggered by a tragic event (mourning) or have no apparent cause.

Hey Boss, I have the flu. Ill need a few days off

What about meIm not feeling to chipper either

From the
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness Irritability, restlessness Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex Fatigue and decreased energy Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping Overeating, or appetite loss Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment.

Where does it come from?

Biological differences. People with depression appear to have physical changes in their brains. The significance of these changes is still uncertain but may eventually help pinpoint causes. Neurotransmitters. These naturally occurring brain chemicals linked to mood are thought to play a direct role in depression. Hormones. Changes in the body's balance of hormones may be involved in causing or triggering depression. Hormone changes can result from thyroid problems, menopause and a number of other conditions. Inherited traits. Depression is more common in people whose biological family members also have the condition. Researchers are trying to find genes that may be involved in causing depression. Life events. Events such as the death or loss of a loved one, financial problems and high stress can trigger depression in some people. Early childhood trauma. Traumatic events during childhood, such as abuse or loss of a parent, may cause permanent changes in the brain that make you more

susceptible to depression.

Do you see this going on?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwfLV3d8fU

From a few weeks back

http://www.youtube.com/v/_hjdtEUyY9A

Supermoms May Be Juggling Work, Family, Depression

Statistically, working moms have lower rates of depression than their stay-at-home counterparts, but when a woman attempts to be supermom, they increase their risk for depression. The stay-at-home moms had more depression symptoms than the working moms in the study. But among the working moms in the study, those with the supermom attitude who as young adults consistently agreed with statements that women can combine employment and family care were at a higher risk for depression compared with working moms who had a more realistic view.

Also, from the study

Employed women who expected that work-life balance was going to be hard are probably more likely to accept that they cant do it all, For example, these moms may be more comfortable making tradeoffs, such as leaving work early to pick up kids - these mothers had fewer symptoms of depression. Guilt over not being able to manage the work-family balance and frustration over division of household labor could also play roles in the increase of depression symptoms in the supermom group. Supermoms have higher expectations for fairness, so it makes sense that they would be more frustrated with the division of household chores.

According to Womens Day

Best TV Moms

No Particular Order

Maybe Last ONE Last Two

Get home, kiss the kids

http://www.youtube.com/v/0sL8LW6X-n4

Sort of sad really

67% of women and 75% of men living with severe and persistent mental health illness in the community are parents.
Only 25% are actively raising their children. THE REST LOST CUSTODY OR FORFEITED THEIR RIGHTS

What is your knowledge of depression in American society?

________% of the American population suffers from severe depression at some point in their lives?

32% of the American population suffers from

severe depression at some point in their lives.

Gotta know this stuff

True or False. According to the World Health Organization, depression will be the third leading cause of death in America in 2020.
False. According to the World Health Organization, depression will be the third leading cause of death in America in 2020.

It will be #1

From Recent Research

Percent of people who believe depression is a personal weakness is ______

Not in the Hospital????

What percent of those with depression in America are currently employed? ______________. What percent of those with depression in America are currently employed?

85%.

Pretty pricy if you add it up

Depression costs American organizations $ _____________ in lost productivity, absenteeism, and health-related costs. a. 50 million dollars b. 500 million dollars c. 1 billion dollar d. Stinkin lots --- show the info dude

Just Absenteeism!

How Many Employees You Ask?

When Work Stress Yields Depression - It's Unbearable

Data suggest a growing need to address depression at work. Mental illness short-term disability claims are growing by 10% annually and mental disorders were at the heart of more than 9% of long-term disability claims in 2012. Someone with clinical depression may be especially vulnerable to highly stressful situations, especially if their depression is not adequately managed, There are increasing demands for productivity to increase profits, while support staff has shrunk, says Dr Leahy. Moreover, people often report feeling stuck in a no-win, glass-ceiling job, but they fear being out in the market place in such difficult times. As a result they feel trapped and helpless. Other work stress culprits include employees feeling that they are suffering with burnout, being treated unfairly or not compensated properly, lack control of outcomes, and feel unappreciated. Increased complaining may help some think that they are ventilating their entitled opinions, but this may lead to getting fired, says Dr. Leahy. Thus, keeping their job the prime stressor that can exacerbate underlying depression.

That bad huh?

Why so much..

Thanks Economy.
http://www.youtube.com/v/FwZU5zibLLE

General Practitioner or Family Doctor Psychiatrist or Psychotherapist Psychologist Counselor Religious or Spiritual Advisor1 Social Worker Other Medical Doctor2 Herbalist, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, or Massage Therapist Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Other Health Professional Other Mental Health Professional3

Headlines for all to read

As the Economy Lags, Mental Health Must Be a Priority Study Shows an Increase in Alcohol Abuse During an Economic Recession Economic suicides shake Europe as financial crisis takes toll on mental health Working Best: Ways work can contribute to depression Docs: Prolonged unemployment straining mental health

From Canadabut extremely applicable

Jobs with highest depression rates

Nursing home/child care

Social work

Teachers Accountant/ Financial Planner

Health care workers

Adm. Support

Food service staff Artist, writer, entertainers Maintenance/ grounds Sales

Why these gigs?

What countries fared the worst? Best?

Participants responded to questions about depression symptoms, such as sadness, sleep patterns, and interest in daily activities, and Netherlands 18% also answered questions about their age, income, and marital status. Why richer countries experience higher rates of depression isn't US 19% China - 6% crystal clear, but the researchers suggest it might be because wealthy Mexico more 6.5% income inequality. countries have India - 9%
France 21% Japan - 7%

This study follows another published this spring that tracked mood Brazil 18.4% and Europeans, noting that differences between Americans Europeans suffer from depression when they feel overworked, while Americans get a mental boost from the extra grind.

Harvard People Are "Brainy

In one study examining the financial impact of 25 chronic physical and mental health problems, researchers polled 34,622 employees at 10 companies. When researchers ranked the most costly health conditions (including direct and indirect costs), depression ranked first, and anxiety ranked fifth with obesity, arthritis, and back and neck pain in between. Researchers who analyzed employee responses to the WHO questionnaire found that workers with depression reported the equivalent of 27 lost work days per year nine of them because of sick days or other time taken out of work, and another 18 reflecting lost productivity. Other research has found that employees with depression are more likely than others to lose their jobs and to change jobs frequently. Part of the problem may be lack of treatment. In one study, only 57% of employees with symptoms of major depression said they had received mental health treatment in the previous 12 months. Of those in treatment, fewer than half about 42% were receiving treatment considered adequate, on the basis of how consistent it was with published guidelines about minimal standards of care. The researchers estimated that over all, when lack of treatment or inadequate treatment was taken into account, only about one in four employees with major depression received adequate treatment for the disorder.

Coincealing this boneheads identity

Lil Boneheads Generally speaking, chronic pain and other physical and mental disorders have been categorized as 'silent disorders' in the workplace simply because most employees are afraid of the consequences if employers find out.

Depression in the workplace: don't ask, don't tell? CNN

It's a valid concern. The stigma surrounding depression is not what it was a generation ago (thanks to greater public awareness and the mainstreaming of antidepressants), but it remains strong enough that most depressed employees would probably hesitate to reveal their condition to bosses and coworkers for fear of being marginalized professionally or being seen as weak. Some workers may even worry about jeopardizing their jobs -- especially in the current economic climate. People who disclose their depression to colleagues -- or even just one colleague -- should be prepared for gossip, says Riba. The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against people with serious health problems (including depression), and it requires them to accommodate disabled employees. In order to be protected by the law, however, employees must disclose the nature of their disability to their employers.

Employee depression leaves bosses unprepared

Employers tend to better accommodate employees with a physical illness or disability than workers with mental-health illnesses. Eight in 10 employees and managers agreed "it is easier for workplaces to deal with physical disabilities than with mental health conditions.", Among managers and supervisors, 84 per cent said it's part of their job to intervene with an employee they believe is showing signs of depression, However, 63 per cent said they'd like better training to deal with employees who have depression. More employees with depression said their co-workers or direct bosses were supportive, 61 per cent and 52 per cent, respectively, compared with their unions, 40 per cent, or human resource departments, 40 per cent. Among those study participants who had been diagnosed with a severe depressive episode, 57 per cent did not receive treatment.

Guess what, youre the boss

Learn about depression and the sources of help. Recognize when an employee shows signs of a problem affecting performance which may be depression-related and refer employees appropriately. Discuss changes in work performance with the employee. You may suggest that the employee seek consultation if there are personal concerns. Confidentiality of any discussion with the employee is critical. Do not try to diagnose the problem yourself. Recommend that any employee experiencing symptoms of depression seek professional consultation from an EAP. Recognize that a depressed employee may need a flexible work schedule during treatment. Find out about your company's policy. Remember that severe depression may be life-threatening to the employee, but rarely to others.

Critical with a capital Crit

Help Get Help Others

Going Back

>14 points
(any one is a signal)

Remember