POEMS BY ONE MICAIAH

Occupational Depression

          

​Definition:

Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages. The disorder is so common that most people have either experienced it themselves or have a near relative who has suffered from it. Occupational Depression is, therefore, a form of depression that is majorly due to the conditions faced at work.

Causes:

Childhood depression

Workplace nature

Nature of occupation (lawyers, dentists, artists, machinists, auto mechanics, carpenters)

Poor working conditions (shift work, long working hours, insufficient reward, irritants, odors, extreme temperature, severe noise)

Results:

    Impacted vocational performance by presenteeism

    Decreased concentration

    Reduced motivation

    Decision errors

    Absenteeism (non-attendant, late arrival or leaving earlier than usual)

    Decreased self-esteem

    Chronic disability

    Suicide attempt

    Job loss

    Unemployment

    Unhappiness

    Fatigue

    Excessive forgetfulness

    Irritability

    Lack of enthusiasm

    Social withdrawal

    Tearfulness

Solution:

    Good working conditions (adequate levels of light, clean air, minimal noise, comfortable temperature)

    Jobs that offer an opportunity to use and develop skills

    Jobs that offer variety and some input into the design and/or creation of the work

    Supportive bosses

    Therapy

Mikaiah Sunday Oyepintemi also known as One Micaiah is a Medical Laboratory Science graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, a writer of poems and short stories and a lover of life. He is a believer of love and true friendship. Writing, to him, is the only way he can speak without talking. He hopes to write and publish as many books as he can, while alive. He looks forward to meeting new friends too. Please follow him on Twitter @One_Micaiah