Did you know that depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Canada? A recent Gallup study found that about 12% of workers have been diagnosed with depression at some point, and that depression costs U.S. workplaces $23 billion in absenteeism each year. In addition, depressive illnesses can significantly affect an individual’s ability to find, retain, and regain meaningful employment.
However, programs focused on raising awareness and promoting early identification and effective treatment of depressive illnesses can help employees thrive at work and improve their quality of life.
In these six short videos, U of M Depression Center experts offer basic education on depression treatment approaches and practical suggestions for self-care. They include tips on improving nutrition, sleep, and exercise, and provide information on various psychotherapy techniques, managing medication, and neuromodulation therapies for treatment-resistant depression.
http://www.depressiontoolkit.org/expert_advice/
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