Stress And Depression in the workplace

Stress and Depression in the Workplace
Abstract
This research study was developed to illustrate the impact that stress and depression has not only on the business world, but on society as a whole. There are millions of working adults dealing with stress and depression and there are many non-sufferers working beside them, harboring various opinions, perceptions, and expectations of the motivation and dedication of these sufferers to be integral parts of their organizations. While there is an exceptional amount of research and data available on depression and stress, there is little information on how the to affect one another. It’s the stigmas that are associated with mental disorders that are causing havoc in corporate America. The overall objective of this study is to determine whether it is profitable for businesses to implement policies that combat the problem of stress and depression among employees.

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CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL................................................................. ii

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………… iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................ v

LIST OF TABLES.................................................................................................. vii

ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................ viii CHAPTER ONE
CONTEXT OF THE PROBLEM........................................................................... 01

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM..................................................……............ 02

RESEARCH

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