New cases of depression are often brought on by high stress jobs,a BBC News study suggested.Those subjected to the lack of control,long hours,deadlines and high volume of work that characterizes high stress jobs are twice as likely to develop depression or anxiety.During a one year study of 1,000 32-year old New Zealanders,45% of new cases of depression and anxiety were attributed to high pressure work environments.The surgeons,police, journalists and others were previously healthy.Ten percent of the men and 14% of the women study participants reported new cases of depression or anxiety.It is believed that fatigue,lack of sleep and stress hormones resulting from work may have contributed to the cases.The more control workers feel they have,the less likely they are to feel severe stress.
Pause for a moment.Make that moment yours.Have a peppermint or remember something funny.The smallest things can relieve stress and safeguard your mental and physical health.
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