Working conditions affect mental health of 15% of employees, UCC study finds

The study found that mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse affect 15% of adults of working age. File picture

“Major progress” can be made as regards the health and wellbeing of the general population if Governments and policymakers focus on improving people’s work environments, a landmark new study from University College Cork (UCC) researchers has found.

The study, titled: ‘Work-related causes of mental health conditions and interventions for their improvement in workplaces’ and published on Thursday in The Lancet medical journal, highlighted a link between adverse working conditions and an “increased risk of onset of depressive disorders.”