WWCMA October Meeting - Cost of Depression in the Workplace
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October meeting, Cost of Depression in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know about Depression in the Workplace, and Practical Solution, which was presented by the Massachusetts Workplace Mental Health Initiative; a Department of Public Health sponsored program. We had some great insights and discussions prompted by our panel of experts Valerie Dickerson Cordero, Ph.D., Program Manager, Families for Depression Awareness; Bruce Cedars, Ed.D., Founder/Owner, CMG Associates; and Sara Herman, BS, Program Coordinator, Screening for Mental Health.
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WWCMA October Meeting - Cost of Depression in the Workplace
- 1. Cost of Mental Health Disorders and Practical Solutions October 18, 2011 Bruce Cedar, CMG Associates Sara Herman, Screening for Mental Health Valerie Dickerson-Codero, Families for Depression Awareness
- 2. Massachusetts Workplace Mental Health Initiative Screening for Mental Health, Inc Massachusetts Department of Public Health CMG Associates Families for Depression Awareness
- 7. Depression Bruce Cedar, CMG Associates
- 9. John’s Story
- 10. What Depression Looks Like What depression feels like to the employee What depression looks like to the employer/ co-workers, clients Slowed thoughts Poor quality work Lack of concentration Procrastination, accidents on the job Reduced interest, low motivation Presenteeism Self-medication Missed deadlines Absenteeism In Men, Irritability, anger In Women, Crying, upset In both, over-reaction Poor relationships with co-workers, boss, clients; low morale in workplace Can’t get going in the a.m. Late to work Aches and pains Trips to the doctor, increased health ins costs
- 11. Ray’s Story
- 13. Men & Depression * Robbins and Reiger (1991) ** Kessler, McGonagle, Zhao, et al. (1994)
- 14. Abusing alcohol and drugs Hand in Hand The federal government estimates that, 8.9 percent of full-time workers – 12.7 million people - have drinking problems. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- 19. Impact to the Workplace Medical Mental health/substance abuse Pharmacy Disability Presenteeism and lost productivity Absenteeism Overtime to cover sick-day absences Unrealized output Overstaffing Temporary workers Stress on team members Recruitment Hiring costs Retraining
- 22. Best Practices Valerie Dickerson-Codero, Families for Depression Awareness
Notas do Editor
- Bruce
- John’s story represents the story of many men and many people with depression; Fortunately for John and his family he got the help he needed. Today’s presentation will draw on many of the issues raised by John. John is an example of “Overt Depression” John’s Story. John was surprised by the changes in his life and outlook. The changes came on slowly and became progressively worse. He lost all interest in the things he loved to do. He suffered from very low energy. On many days it became a major effort to get out of bed and get to work. On some days he hit the alarm and just went back to sleep, at times forgetting to call and say that he was not able to come in to work. He lost interest in his fish. His large aquarium tanks that he usually kept pristine turned green from algae and lack of attention. His wife Michelle grew increasingly concerned about John and his behavior. Eventually she was able to get him in to see his primary care doctor. John said nothing to his doctor about depression. He talked about his physical symptoms. John was started on medication and quickly began to improve. He regained interest in the things that had been important to him.
- Symptoms of Depression… Think SIGECAPS S leep (increased or decreased) I nterest (decreased) G uilt (increased) E nergy (decreased) C oncentration (decreased) A ppetite (increased or decreased) P sychomotor (increased or decreased) S uicidal thinking (increased)
- Ray also struggled with depression but it’s presentation was very different and more “covert”. Ray’s story.
- One of the reasons why men may have such lower rates of depression as compared to women is that they are less likely to seek help. In focus groups conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) men reported that they perceived depression as a woman’s issue and that if they were to admit that they were depressed they’d face negative consequences such as being stigmatized by family, friends, and co-workers or employers. Men who are depressed may report more physical symptoms and instead of getting help may…
- One of the reasons why men may have such lower rates of depression as compared to women is that they are less likely to seek help. In focus groups conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) men reported that they perceived depression as a woman’s issue and that if they were to admit that they were depressed they’d face negative consequences such as being stigmatized by family, friends, and co-workers or employers. Men who are depressed may report more physical symptoms and instead of getting help may…
- The large majority of American adults who abuse alcohol don’t believe they need treatment 7.4 million Americans 21-64 with alcohol dependency, only 1.2 percent said they would benefit from treatment. Untreated alcohol dependence disorder, (more serious) only 7.8 percent recognized they needed treatment .
- Bruce
- Julie