Is your work making you depressed?
By Brittany Albright MD, MPH
We’ve all been there. Jobs can literally make us feel sick, worn out, exhausted, and leave us feeling unappreciated.
According to a survey done at UKG:
—Managers impact employees’ mental health (69%) more than doctors (51%) or therapists (41%) — and even the same as a spouse or partner (69%).
—More than 80% of employees would rather have good mental health than a high-paying job.
—Two-thirds of employees would take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellness — and 70% of managers would, too.
—Work stress negatively impacts employees’ home life (71%), wellbeing (64%), and relationships (62%).
—40% of the C-suite says they will likely quit within the year because of work-related stress.
To assess for work-related burn out, take this self assessment: Burn Out Self Test.
At Sweetgrass Psychiatry, we value our employees and especially our hard working administrative staff. We believe everyone deserves validation for the hard work they do, fair pay, time off, and a great work life balance. We support working parents and believe that your family and your mental health should always come first.
The next time you are in our office or speak with one of our amazing team members, be sure to remind them how valued they are! Their jobs in mental health are often tough and they deserve all the praise for serving our patients so well and showing up every day for the benefit of others.
We believe YOU also deserve to feel valued at work. Schedule an appointment with a therapist or psychiatrist at Sweetgrass Psychiatry today to assess what factors in your life may be contributing to depression, anxiety, stress, and burn out. We can also assess for need to take medical leave from work if indicated. Our goal is for whole person health and we won’t stop working until you feel better.
This is a great article that studies how the workplace can contribute to mental health: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2023/01/29/managers-have-major-impact-on-mental-health-how-to-lead-for-wellbeing/?sh=5ee357182ec1
