I just read a report published by the U.S. Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report is entitled “Depression among Adults Employed Full-Time, by Occupational Category” and I was interested to see that the library profession ranks high on the list (#6). It seems that depression in this category (actually, the category is a bit vague, and incorporates more than just those who work in libraries) is particularly high in my age group. 11.7% of those between the ages of 35-49 have had a major depressive episode in the past year.
I’m not sure what to make of this.
I am actually suprised by these numbers. I was suprised that people in Sports were so high. You would think with all that exercise you would have some good endorphins going through those people.
I was also suprised that computer science was so low. Programming and testing tend to be rather isolating careers with little human interaction. I found it interesting that your chances of depression went up with more human interaction. Seems contradictive to one of the suggested cures of depression.
Sir–I am “a” family man librarian, but obviously not “the” family man librarian
Statistics notwithstanding: are you aware of any resources about how to deal with depression among librarians or library workers in general? Thanks for reading.
Hi,
Unfortunately I don't know. If I find some pointers I'll let you know, ok?
Thanks.
Hi,
Unfortunately I don't know. If I find some pointers I'll let you know, ok?
Thanks.