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Library profession ranks high on depression

Posted by FamManLib
October 13, 2007

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.

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librarydude

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.

FamManLib

Hi,

Unfortunately I don't know. If I find some pointers I'll let you know, ok?

Thanks.