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Depression and Productivity
What is the effect of depression on productivity (professional and personal)? This question is derived both from observations of people with depression as well as a number of research studies indicating that depression leads to decreased productivity; however, initially the hypothesis that depression leads to decreased productivity was most likely made on the observations and experiences of clinicians. These experiences and observations led to certain hypotheses concerning depression which when empirically tested can be associated in a theory. For instance, several of the DSM diagnostic criteria relate to states of decreased productivity, and these diagnostic criteria originated from clinical observations (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2000).
The question the relationship between depression and productivity has been addressed in a large number of empirical studies that operationalize "productivity" in several different ways. Nearly every one of these studies has indicated that there is a negative relationship between depression severity and productivity...
However, in purist terms the empirical research concerning depression and decreased productivity indicates an association, but not necessarily a causal one (although this is inferred). A solid understanding of the empirical research pertaining to depression and productivity would allow for one to understand what facets or symptoms of depression are associated with a decrease in productivity. For instance, perhaps just sadness or decreased mood is not associated with a significant productivity loss but other symptoms such as hopelessness or fatigue are. Moreover, there may be some kind of cutoff point regarding the severity of the symptoms that leads decreased productivity. This might allow one to determine of the affective or vegetative aspects of depression are associated with a loss of motivation in affected individuals. Certain demographic variables could mediate the above factors. Could increasing productivity in a depressed person lead to decreases in their level of depression? In terms of practice, readily…
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After more persuasive interviewers were brought in -- over the last two weeks of the recruitment period -- the response rates jumped to 72.5% (Dewa, 745). Results: Using the World Health Organization's Health and Work Performance Questionnaire the authors showed that those who received treatment for depression "…were significantly more likely to be highly productive" than were workers who had "moderate or [a] severe depressive episodes" but did not receive
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